The Position:
As an Immigration Attorney on our High-Skilled Immigration team, you will be part of a team of attorneys and case managers that help our clients navigate immigrant work visa issues. You will work with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, engineering, bioscience, and other emerging industries, to help them seize exciting opportunities in today's evolving economy - it's truly rewarding work.
This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in-person or hybrid role. Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.
What You'll Do:
- Under the direction of the High-Skilled Immigration Partner and Senior Attorneys, you'll work with clients to develop and implement legal strategies for work visa matters, including EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 petitions.
- Conduct in-depth conversations with clients and prospective clients to explain immigration processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence.
- Answer questions about their immigration process steps, timelines and costs.
- Prepare and file immigration petitions with USCIS, in collaboration with fellow Attorneys and Case Managers (paralegals).
- Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence issued by USCIS.
What Skills and Experience You'll Bring:
- 1-3+ years of experience in U.S. immigration matters.
- Possess a Juris Doctor degree & are a member of any US State Bar.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand.
- Patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients and potential clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions.
- Comfort using advanced digital tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, conduct research, and enhance client communication efficiency.
- High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy.
- Take pride in delivering highly responsive and proactive client service.
What We'll Provide to You:
- An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission.
- An opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships.
- Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
- People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities.
- Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching, and a generous paid-time-off policy.
- Casual attire and lots of free food and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture.
Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!
