Legal Writer

About the role

We are seeking a Contract Legal Writer to support a busy business immigration practice during peak workload periods. This role focuses on drafting and revising written materials for employment-based immigration filings, including petition support letters and legal arguments. The Legal Writer works closely with attorneys and immigration professionals to ensure submissions are accurate, well-reasoned, and compliant with U.S. immigration regulations. This is a non-client facing, non-signatory role. Contract Legal Writers play a critical role in managing high-volume immigration work.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and revise support letters and legal arguments for employment-based immigration petitions in line with USCIS standards
• Translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and persuasive written materials
• Conduct legal research on immigration statutes, regulations, policies, and precedent; apply analysis to strengthen petitions
• Collaborate with attorneys and immigration team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and overall quality
• Manage multiple assignments and meet strict filing deadlines in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• Excellent legal writing, analytical skills, and strong attention to detail; ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Experience drafting legal, regulatory, or policy-based documents
• JD degree preferred (bar admission a plus but not required) with prior experience in U.S. business immigration law
• Experience drafting immigration petitions or RFE responses; familiarity with USCIS forms, processes, and adjudication standards

Pay

Compensation: $40–55/hr. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.