Immigration Attorney – Green Card Services

Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys

Attorney on Green Card Services team assisting employers and high-skilled clients with U.S. immigration matters.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment-based immigration law, including preparation of I-140 and I-485 applications, while providing exceptional client service and effective communication. Capable of managing a busy caseload and collaborating with team members to navigate complex legal processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment-Based Immigration LawI-140 Immigration PetitionsI-485 AOS ApplicationsPERM Labor CertificationClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Visa Application ProcessesGreen Card ApplicationsLegal ResearchRequest for Evidence ResponsesCase Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEmotional IntelligenceEmpathyPatienceCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Immigration LawNonimmigrant StatusImmigrant Visa ConceptsLegal StrategiesClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the direction of the practice team Director, you'll work with employers, their international employees, and HSI clients to develop and implement legal strategies for a variety of immigration matters
Conduct in-depth conversations with clients to explain visa application processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence
Answer client questions about application process steps, timelines and costs
Prepare and file green card related applications with the appropriate government offices, in collaboration with fellow Attorneys and Case Managers
Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence issued by government agencies
Research legal issues related to employment-based green card applications and stay informed on the latest immigration law developments
Correspond with other Attorneys and Case Managers within the firm to assist clients with needs that transcend practice groups
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2+ years of experience working in the employment-based immigration field as an attorney
Experience preparing I-140 immigration petitions and I-485 AOS applications is preferable but not required
Familiarity with the interplay between PERM Labor Certification concepts, nonimmigrant status concepts and I-140, AOS, and Immigrant Visa concepts
Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines
Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand
Possess patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions
High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy
Ability to deliver highly responsive and proactive client service

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching
Generous paid-time-off policy
People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules
Complimentary international cuisine in the office