Remote Bilingual Business Immigration Attorney - Portuguese

Remote Bilingual Business Immigration Attorney - Portuguese

Location: Jacksonville, FL (Remote within Florida). Candidates must reside in the state of Florida.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000 per year.

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Develop an expert-level understanding of client cases, including preparing immigrant/non‑immigrant petitions in EB1, EB2‑NIW, O‑1, and RFEs.
• Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents.
• Explain legal terminology to clients succinctly and in a timely manner.
• Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
• Stay up‑to‑date on legislative changes that may affect immigration.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates about new immigration laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non‑immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and USCIS for non‑immigrant and immigrant status for foreign national employees.
• Supervise paralegal staff in record‑keeping and document preparation.

• Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bilingual in Portuguese.
• 1‑2 years of experience with EB1, EB2‑NIW, O‑1, and RFEs (a plus).
• High‑level organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail; ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, high‑volume law firm setting.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Health, HSA, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability benefits.
• Optional 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting