Temporary Contract Attorney - Business Immigration

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a highly motivated and experienced Temporary Contract Attorney to join our client's well-established and respected immigration practice group. In this fully remote role, you will assist clients with their employment-based immigration needs, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and assist clients with a wide range of employment-based immigration matters, including:
• PERM applications
• H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, TN visas
• J-1 waivers
• EB-1 through EB-5 green card petitions
• Prepare and file all necessary immigration petitions and applications with meticulous accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain a deep understanding of U.S. immigration laws and regulations, staying abreast of any changes and updates.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to expand our client base.
• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals within the team.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in any US jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of proven experience in employment-based immigration law.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining temporary and permanent immigration status for foreign professionals and highly skilled workers.
• Solid legal writing, research, and technology skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle a high volume of cases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience representing clients in immigration appeals or immigration court is a plus.
• Bandwidth to work full-time (40-50 hours/week on average.)

This temporary contract position is anticipated to start on August 1st and run through April 2025, with the potential to extend.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $70.00 per hour

Search managed by: Holly Hilderhoff

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.