Do you love writing EB-1A and O-1 petitions?
Do you care deeply about your work product and have a strong sense of responsibility and accountability?
Milstein Law Group, a women-owned and led boutique firm in lower Manhattan, is seeking a skilled Legal Writer specializing in drafting O-1 and EB-1A visa petitions.
In this role, you will focus exclusively on preparing detailed, high-quality petitions without direct client contact, collaborating closely with multiple attorneys to support a growing caseload.
This position offers the flexibility of fully remote or hybrid work (for those based in NYC) and requires the ability to work independently, meet deadlines consistently, and produce clear and persuasive legal writing.
Here’s essential information about the role:
- Start Date: As soon as possible (with the understanding that currently employed candidates will need to give notice).
- Salary Range: $70K/year to $85K/year, or commensurate with experience.
- Work Location: 100% remote or hybrid option in lower Manhattan office.
- Benefits: Health (75% of premium covered), vision, dental, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO, sick leave, floating holiday, transit benefits, and a Peloton subscription.
- Experience Required: 3 to 5 years drafting and filing successful EB-1A and O-1 petitions.
More About You
You love working independently and are also collegial and friendly with colleagues.
You are determined to find creative solutions to complicated problems and have an in-depth understanding of the criteria for extraordinary ability petitions.
What else?
- You manage deadlines and follow detailed instructions without close supervision.
- You are highly autonomous and responsible, capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously without the need for micromanagement, while maintaining accountability for quality and timeliness.
- You incorporate feedback effectively, ensuring that drafts are accurate and polished before attorney review.
More of What You Will Do
As a Legal Writer, you will:
- Draft O-1 and EB-1A visa petitions with precision, ensuring all legal requirements and client information is accurate.
- Collaborate with multiple attorneys by managing assignments through the case and project management systems (Docketwise and Trello), prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines efficiently.
- Prepare recommendation/testimonial letters and other supporting documents, while maintaining high-quality writing standards and following firm guidelines.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, taking full ownership of writing assignments while coordinating with attorneys for revisions and final approvals.
About the Firm
Milstein Law Group is a dynamic, women-led firm that fosters mutual respect, diversity, creativity, and professional growth, with opportunities to collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and contribute meaningfully to immigration cases. Team members work closely together on cases and the support and collective thought allow them to provide clients with top-notch service and care.
Founder and CEO Rakhel Milstein has been practicing immigration law for over two decades, and she loves finding creative solutions for her clients to allow them to live and work in the U.S. As CEO, she fosters a warm and collaborative workplace, where team members take ownership of their cases in a supportive environment. Team members grow according to their interests and performance, with advancement opportunities available within the firm. Team members at the firm support, celebrate, and encourage each other as they work hard for their clients.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should follow instructions to submit your Resume/CV and a cover letter (addressed to Rakhel Milstein) discussing your O-1 and EB-1A experience.
Milstein Law Group does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.
***ImmigrationJobs is partnering with Milstein Law Group to conduct a search for this role. Please direct all questions about the role to Joey McKeown at ImmigrationJobs.***
