Business Immigration Attorney

Description We are looking for a Business Immigration Attorney to assist a national law firm experiencing increased demand for employment-based immigration matters. This is a Contract position based in Los Angeles, California, and the role is fully remote. The ideal candidate brings strong drafting skills and can manage a high volume of petitions with accuracy, responsiveness, and sound legal judgment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file employment-based immigration petitions and supporting materials for a busy legal practice handling time-sensitive matters.

• Draft persuasive legal arguments, recommendation letters, and petition documentation for complex visa categories, including EB-1 and O-1 matters.

• Review client records and evidentiary materials to identify eligibility issues, strengthen case strategy, and ensure complete submissions.

• Coordinate filing timelines, monitor critical deadlines, and keep case activity organized through effective calendar and document management.

• Handle electronic submissions and maintain accurate case files, correspondence, and supporting records throughout the petition lifecycle.

• Collaborate with legal team members and stakeholders to gather required information, resolve case-related questions, and move filings forward efficiently.

• Ensure all legal documents are prepared in compliance with applicable immigration requirements, firm standards, and filing procedures. Requirements • At least 1 year of experience practicing business or employment-based immigration law.

• Demonstrated background preparing high-volume immigration filings with a strong emphasis on legal writing and document drafting.

• Hands-on experience with visa and petition categories such as H-1B, EB-1A, EB-1B, and O-1.

• Ability to use e-filing systems and manage electronic case documentation accurately and efficiently.

• Strong organizational skills with experience tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and managing multiple active matters.

• Admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and written communication skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

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