Business Immigration Counsel

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 60 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, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop 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 5+ 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. Please note that we are not working with any outside recruiters for this position. Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys, including: • Paid Time Off. • Paid Holidays. • Profit Sharing. • Paid Sick Leave. • Paid Parental Leave. • Tuition Reimbursement. • Dental & Vision coverage. • 401(k) matching program. • Employee Assistance Program. • Affordable Health and Life Insurance. • Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses. Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] with “Business Immigration Counsel - Austin” in the subject line. Please note that applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. Firm Overview Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation and strategy/planning to successful case completion— always remaining accessible to all our clients. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job