Immigration Legal Writer II

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Ability to understand and an ability to learn immigration law and the firm’s network of clients, cases, and legal teams
Translate facts into understandable and persuasive content to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters
Work closely with immigration attorneys on special writing projects and perform copy-editing and proofreading as required
Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Communications, Journalism, or related degree that involves writing required
A minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience required
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with competing demands
Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
Ability to show strong attention to detail
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative
Proficient proofreading and editing skills are required
Benefits
In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $76,700 and $115,100
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including Paid Time Off, Sick Time, 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, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision and in a team environment, the Legal Writer II will be responsible for conducting research, gathering evidence, building petitions, and drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other documents relevant to the Firm’s immigration practice
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters
Perform online research, navigating the web, and being a quick study to understand and articulate the nuances of any particular position in science, arts, education, business, or athletics
Formulate legal strategies for cases, and execute agreed-upon strategies, including communications with beneficiaries to coordinate petition preparation
Work independently managing multiple writing projects simultaneously
Write skillfully and collaborate with reviewing attorneys to ensure accuracy and efficacy
Other duties as assigned
Job description
Position Summary

Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 55 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Our fast-paced business immigration practice an opportunity for a Business Immigration Legal Writer II to work with our team! Under minimal supervision and in a team environment, the Legal Writer II will be responsible for conducting research, gathering evidence, building petitions, and drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other documents relevant to the Firm’s immigration practice.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

This is a remote opportunity currently available to candidates actively residing in the Raleigh, NC, Washington DC, or Dallas, TX metro areas.

Essential Functions

These are the essential functions of the position. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters.
• Ability to understand and an ability to learn immigration law and the firm’s network of clients, cases, and legal teams.
• Translate facts into understandable and persuasive content to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters.
• Perform online research, navigating the web, and being a quick study to understand and articulate the nuances of any particular position in science, arts, education, business, or athletics.
• Formulate legal strategies for cases, and execute agreed-upon strategies, including communications with beneficiaries to coordinate petition preparation.
• Work closely with immigration attorneys on special writing projects and perform copy-editing and proofreading as required.
• Work independently managing multiple writing projects simultaneously.
• Write skillfully and collaborate with reviewing attorneys to ensure accuracy and efficacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Communications, Journalism, or related degree that involves writing required.
• A minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with competing demands.
• Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently.
• Ability to show strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative.
• Proficient proofreading and editing skills are required.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $76,700 and $115,100. 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.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including Paid Time Off, Sick Time, 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, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at jess.lindsey@ogletree.com with “(Office Location) – Legal Writer” in the subject line.

Applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than +50 attorneys located in 54 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

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