Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys

Attorney

• Join Ellis Porter’s PERM Labor Certification team to guide employers and employees through the PERM process.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) requirements while delivering clear, practical legal strategies.
• Conduct in-depth telephone conversations and meetings with employers and employees to explain the PERM process and gather detailed job information.
• Prepare PERM Labor Certification job profiles, develop recruitment strategies, and conduct prevailing wage research.
• Oversee preparation and submission of prevailing wage requests and Form ETA 9089 to the DOL; respond to DOL audit requests.
• Counsel employers on PERM recordkeeping requirements and manage Case Managers (paralegals).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or in-person/hybrid in Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI (all work must be performed within the United States).

Immigration Attorney, PERM

Manager

• Coordinate and track recruitment activities ensuring compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and capture required documentation for the recruitment file.
• Communicate with HR contacts, employers, and employees to gather job and candidate information and clarify recruitment logistics.
• Maintain accurate and timely case files and recordkeeping including prevailing wage requests, recruitment evidence, and correspondence with government agencies.
• Monitor case timelines and deadlines, proactively following up on pending items.
• Prepare PERM recruitment summary reports and matrices for attorney review.
• Respond to basic inquiries from employers/employees about process steps, status updates, and required documentation.
• Prepare drafts of PERM Labor Certification forms, including ETA 9089, for attorney review and signature.
• Organize documentation in response to DOL PERM audit requests for attorney review and submission.
• Draft, format, and assemble cover letters, exhibits, and supporting materials for PERM filings.
• Maintain case management system records and update status/notes for all ongoing PERM cases.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and ensuring document retention in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Immigration Case Manager, PERM

• Work as a Hybrid Case Manager on High-Skilled Immigration team supporting attorneys and case managers
• Prepare legal briefs for EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 visa matters
• Perform HCM-specific tasks: editing, packaging, completing forms, document review
• Substitute for Senior Case Managers and mentor new writers/case managers
• Participate in training and perform other duties as assigned
• All work must be performed within the United States