Immigration Case Manager​/Writer; Remote

Immigration Case Manager/Writer (Remote)

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At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for individuals and employers so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call them Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America. Porters excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies and remarkably responsive service, all while exhibiting genuine empathy and offering a personal touch.

Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients. As a result of our unique approach for delivering immigration legal services, we are continuing to experience considerable growth, so this is a very exciting time to join the Ellis Porter Team!

We're also very proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. We strive to create an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as an immigration professional.

As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you will be respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field.

The Immigration Case Manager/Writer position will sit on Ellis Porter’s (EP) High-Skilled Immigration (HSI) team, and will be responsible for researching, drafting, and preparing persuasive legal briefs and supporting documentation for individuals in the “high-skilled immigration” sphere. This role requires strong communication and organization skills, along with an aptitude for technical writing and research. While familiarity in U.S. immigration law, particularly within employment-based immigration, is a plus, it is not required.

This position offers advancement opportunities to Hybrid and Senior Case Manager, expanding responsibilities to include direct client contact and taking on a primary responsibility for client advocacy along with a supervising attorney.

This full-time position (40 hours/week) offers flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, or on-site options at our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI offices.

Please note, all work must be performed within the United States.

• Under the direction of our HSI Attorneys, you’ll prepare comprehensive, well-structured legal briefs for employment-related visa matters including EB-1A and EB-1B petitions, EB-2 NIW petitions, and O-1 visas. Each brief is tailored to individual client backgrounds and their specific work
• Conduct legal and industry-specific research to support your claims, emphasizing measurable contributions to sectors such as science, technology, health, education, culture, and the economy
• Beyond writing, review and edit legal drafts for clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness, ensuring all submissions are compliant with legal requirements and deadlines
• Utilize a variety of technologies and digital tools to streamline casework, enhance collaboration, support client service, and improve overall efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a writing-intensive or STEM field
• Exceptional rhetorical (persuasive) writing, editing, research, and analytical skills
• Willingness and comfort in utilizing new technologies, legal research tools, and case management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc.
• Strong…