Immigration Attorney - Green Card Services

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world . To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call them Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance , uniquely creative strategies and remarkably responsive service , all with genuine empathy and a personal touch . Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with , and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients . As a result of our unique approach to delivering immigration legal services, we continue to experience considerable growth, so this is a very exciting time to join the Ellis Porter Team! Our Culture: We're also very proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm . We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. We strive to create an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as an immigration professional. As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field. Position Summary: As an Attorney on our Green Card Services team, you will be part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers that help our global clients navigate the US immigration system. You will work on immigration matters including I-140 Immigrant petitions, I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications and/or Immigrant Visa Processing applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help companies, their international employees, and our individual High-Skilled Immigration (HSI) clients achieve their professional goals - it's truly rewarding work. This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in-person or hybrid role. Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States. What You’ll do: Under the direction of the practice team Director, you'll work with employers, their international employees, and HSI clients to develop and implement legal strategies for a variety of immigration matters Conduct in-depth conversations with clients to explain visa application processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence Answer client questions about application process steps, timelines and costs Prepare and file green card related applications with the appropriate government offices, in collaboration with fellow Attorneys and Case Managers Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence issued by government agencies Research legal issues related to employment-based green card applications and stay informed on the latest immigration law developments Correspond with other Attorneys and Case Managers within the firm to assist clients with needs that transcend practice groups Perform other duties as assigned by management What Skills and Experience You’ll bring: 1-2+ years of experience working in the employment-based immigration field as an attorney. Experience preparing I-140 immigration petitions and I-485 AOS applications is preferable but not required Familiarity with the interplay between PERM Labor Certification concepts, nonimmigrant status concepts and I-140, AOS, and Immigrant Visa concepts Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand Possess patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy Ability to deliver highly responsive and proactive client service What We'll Provide to You: An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission An opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including casual attire and remote work opportunities Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching, and a generous paid-time-off policy Opportunity to enjoy complimentary international cuisine in the office. Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team! Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. NON-SOLICITATION STATEMENT: No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.