What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Immigration Counsel position at Ogletree Deakins' Immigration Practice Group?
Position Summary
Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder / partner track position.
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest international law firms based in the U.S. with 59 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the U.S.; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and be in good standing in their primary state of residence.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience practicing business immigration as a licensed attorney.
- Experience working in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
- Outstanding academic credentials.
- Must be well-organized with the capacity to prioritize and take initiative in case management.
- Excellent skills in research and writing affidavits and briefs.
- Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including : Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and / or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
The expected salary for this remote, US based position is set at $140,000.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at jess.lindsey@ogletree.com with "Business Immigration Counsel - REMOTE" in the subject line.
Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm's Client Pledge, is one of the firm's top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $140,000
