Description:

The normal job duties you will perform:
We are seeking someone to prepare and review high skilled immigrant petitions (EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, O-1, etc.), who is willing to provide advice to clients, vet and recommend reference lists, assess documentation, draft legal memos and petition letters, do deep work in revising letters and briefs, and searching out documents to improve case filings. The ideal candidate will have experience improving cases at every step of the process and pushing them through to strong finished products. This is a detail oriented, deep thought role with ample support from a team of Legal Writers and Paralegals. It is not a management role at this time.

Duties include:

Lead client communications via email, phone, and video call and ensure a seamless client experience while immigration petitions are prepared
Serve as the attorney of record (or work under attorney supervision) for immigration petitions, including EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, I-539, I-485, and relevant RFE Responses
Set strategy for clients' individual immigration journeys
Create work plans and strategies for successful case preparation, including custom checklists and internal forms
Review and provide detailed edits to written work product from Legal Writers, providing feedback and training as needed
Review and edit immigration forms produced by the Paralegals
Review documents and filing packages to ensure the submission of strong petitions
Draft legal documents, letters, and forms independently, without support staff, as needed
Perform legal research and write summaries, briefs, and memos
Contact various government agencies on behalf of clients
Maintain client records and track important dates
Build a system of templates for standardized communications
Build legal knowledge and maintain deep expertise in individual immigration options
Maintain an active AILA membership
Other duties as assigned

The skills and experience that we are looking for:

J.D. required, or LLM with bar licensure
Active state bar license
At least 2 years of experience in high skilled immigration that includes EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, H-1B, I-539, AOS
Able to work independently without on-site supervision
Able to prioritize and manage tasks independently
Meet our firm's standard technology skill requirements for all employees:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar/equivalent software
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat or similar pdf editing software
Proficient at internet research for information and answers
Familiar with cloud file storage software such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or similar
Familiar with SharePoint or collaborative spreadsheets/files