Senior Immigration Attorney (Part-Time)

LandUS Law Inc. • Part-time • El Segundo, CA, US • 5m ago

Are you an experienced immigration attorney who thrives on getting things done and making a real impact? Do you take pride in your work product and enjoy diving deep into immigration law, particularly business immigration and working with extraordinary individuals seeking EB-1 visas? If you're whip-smart, highly accountable, and relieved to focus on practicing law rather than networking or bringing in clients, we want you on our team!

About Us: LandUS Law, a client-centric small law office based in Los Angeles, specializes exclusively in immigration law. We assist individuals, companies, and families in securing work visas and permanent residency in the United States. Our approach is engaging, collaborative, and deeply committed to excellence. At LandUS Law, we value your expertise and dedication. Join our growing team and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional legal services to top-tier talent in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Overview: As a Senior Immigration Attorney, you will be the backbone of our legal team, taking charge of legal research, drafting briefs, and providing strategic legal advice. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, highly accountable, and enjoys working collaboratively. You will manage casework from start to finish, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Note: this is a part-time position and you will need to be present in the office at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive legal research on immigration laws and policy changes, particularly in business immigration with a focus on EB-1A, O-1A, NIW, PERM, and H-1B.
Work with corporate clients and HR to help select the proper visa classifications for new hires, and analyze and strategize on eligibility for H-1B, STEM OPT, PERM, and I-140 cases.
Assist individuals in the business immigration space to navigate the complexities of NIW, O-1 visas, EB-1 visas, and other immigration processes.
Draft, review, and finalize legal briefs, support letters, and other essential documents for extraordinary ability petitions.
Provide expert legal advice and strategic insights on complex immigration cases.
Mentor and guide paralegals, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.
Maintain professional client communication, ensuring clarity and confidentiality.
Communicate effectively and frequently with the Managing Attorney to ensure case strategy is on point, cases are timely filed, and to notify them of important trends, developments, and updates in the law and our case flow.
Collaborate with the team to manage case files efficiently and meet all deadlines, closing loops and ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school. Unfortunately, we are not accepting LLMs for this position.
Active bar membership in good standing; no history of suspension or violations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in immigration law, particularly with O-1A and EB-1A cases.
Proven track record of managing complex cases and legal research.
Preference given to candidates in California
This is a part-time position with the opportunity to expand into a full time role. Estimated time commitment is 20 hours per week.

Landus Law is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.