Manifest Law

Junior Immigration Attorney

Manifest Law

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Own and drive extraordinary ability casework
  • Support and lead preparation of high-skilled immigration petitions, including EB-1A, O-1A, and EB-2 NIW
  • Work directly with clients pursuing extraordinary ability pathways.
  • Execute legal strategy from start to finish
  • Draft and assemble petition letters, legal arguments, and case materials.
  • Prepare and file immigration petitions and supporting documentation.
  • Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and USCIS correspondence with clarity.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients
  • Manage client communications during active casework.
  • Help clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the process.
  • Translate complex immigration frameworks into clear next steps.
  • Operate with autonomy and support
  • Work independently day-to-day while receiving mentorship from senior attorneys.
  • Potentially manage a team of paralegals to support case production efforts.
  • Contribute to a fast-moving team that values outcomes over bureaucracy.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience practicing U.S. immigration law as an attorney.
  • Direct experience working on immigrant and/or non-immigrant petitions, especially extraordinary ability case types.
  • Familiarity and direct experience with categories such as EB-1A, O-1, EB-2 NIW
  • Deep comfort assessing candidacy quickly and accurately across a wide range of professional profiles.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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