Business Immigration Counsel [Remote]

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. This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance. 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: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code, as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with the Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $140,000 and $140,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $140,000 and $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026. 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. 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, and always remain accessible to all our clients. We are fully committed to diversity in the legal profession and across all workplace environments and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job