Remote Bilingual Business Immigration Attorney - Portuguese

Job Duties

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters
• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client cases, including preparing immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of the application process and requirements, specifically in EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs
• Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents
• Be able to explain legal terminology to clients succinctly in a timely manner
• Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions
• Stay up-to-date on legislative changes that may affect immigration
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions
• Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates about new immigration laws and regulations
• Possess the skill set to assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Work with esteemed global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel, involving preparing petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the respected United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for non-immigrant and immigrant status for foreign national employees
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure no mistakes are made

Requirements

• Possess a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree from an accredited US law school
• Bilingual in Portuguese
• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs a plus
• High-level organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and attention to detail, alongside the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively, and with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Health, HSA, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability benefits
• Optional 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays