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Remote Business Immigration Attorney

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Business immigration attorney residing in North Carolina with a JD from an accredited US law school and admission to a US state bar in good standing. Needs employment-based immigration case experience or interest, especially EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs. Mandarin is a plus.

Optional languages

Chinese Bilingual; plus

What you'll do

  • Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
  • Develop an expert-level understanding of your client cases.
  • Prepare 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare 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.

What they require

  • Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
  • Preferred: 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs a plus
  • Preferred: 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.
  • High-level organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively, and with minimal supervision.
  • Candidates must reside in NC to be considered for this position.

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.
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