Attorney – U.S. Business Immigration

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Job Title: Attorney – U.S. Business Immigration

Location: Redmond, WA (5 days onsite)

Rate: $48-$50/ hour

Duration: Through 6/30/26 (Possibility of extension)

The Attorney will play a critical role in supporting high-volume U.S. business immigration operations. This position involves reviewing non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws, and providing legal guidance to internal teams. The role requires a strong understanding of immigration regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex legal processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Legal Review & Compliance
• Review and approve non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct remote and onsite legal reviews of case preparation and filings.
• Training & Support
• Train administrative staff on USCIS filings, document processing, and PERM job postings.
• Provide guidance and resolve daily admin questions to ensure legal accuracy.
• Operational Excellence
• Support I-9 completion and E-Verify processes, including complex issue resolution.
• Monitor and train admins on I-9 reverification procedures.
• Process Improvement
• Identify and propose legal process improvements to enhance quality, streamline workflow, and improve employee experience.
• Stakeholder Communication
• Respond to inquiries from visa-dependent employees regarding visa eligibility, travel, and status maintenance.
• Assist managers in understanding PERM requirements during applicant review.
• Root Cause Analysis
• Investigate and resolve legal and operational issues impacting immigration processes.

Measurable Outcomes:

• Maintain 100% compliance with U.S. immigration regulations.
• Achieve daily workflow targets for case preparation and review.
• Deliver timely and accurate responses to employee and manager inquiries.
• Implement at least two process improvement initiatives annually.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in immigration law (business or family-based).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling high-volume immigration cases.
• Expertise in complex E-Verify issue resolution.
• Prior experience training staff on immigration processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.