Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters
• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client cases, including EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs
• Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents
• 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
• Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects
• Regularly and effectively communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy
• Assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the 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
• Be admitted to a US state bar in good standing
• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs a plus
• Bilingual in Mandarin is 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