Location: Richmond, VA (Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office)
About Us
Established in 2015, we are a small immigration law firm located in Richmond, Virginia. Our firm focuses on removal defense, family immigration, humanitarian immigration, and other immigration matters. We pride ourselves on excellent client service while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are a welcoming team looking for someone who fits well with our culture. We currently refer a significant amount of business immigration work to outside firms and are looking for an attorney who can help us rebuild and expand this practice area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a growing practice and play a key role in its long-term success.
The Candidate
We are seeking a Business Immigration Attorney with 3+ years of experience who is excited about helping rebuild and grow our business immigration practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling a variety of business immigration matters, conducting initial consultations, advising corporate clients, and developing strong referral and client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney who enjoys business development and wants to help establish and grow a thriving business immigration practice.
Candidates with an existing book of business are encouraged to apply. We welcome attorneys who are interested in transitioning their clients and cases to a supportive firm environment where they will be appropriately rewarded for their contributions. We are committed to ensuring a strong mutual fit and providing the resources needed to help you succeed.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Competitive starting salary, commensurate with experience
- Choose Your Own Adventure – Work fully remotely, enjoy a hybrid schedule, or work from our Richmond office. We support the work style that allows you to do your best work.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan with employer match, annual bar dues, and CLE stipend
- Flexible Fridays
- Opportunity to lead the growth of our business immigration practice
- We currently refer substantial business immigration work to outside firms, creating a significant opportunity to develop this area of practice internally
- 30% origination fee on clients you bring to the firm
- Strong administrative and paralegal support
- Opportunity to transition and grow your existing book of business within a collaborative and supportive environment
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial consultations with prospective business immigration clients
- Own and manage business immigration legal cases from inception to completion
- Advise clients on visas, compliance requirements, and business immigration strategy
- Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow the firm's business immigration practice
- Build and maintain referral sources and client relationships
- Transition and manage existing client relationships and matters brought to the firm
- Collaborate with paralegals and administrative staff to prepare filings and deliver exceptional client service
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active admission to any U.S. state bar or the District of Columbia
- 3+ years of business immigration experience
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Demonstrated business development abilities and interest in growing a practice area
- Ability to independently manage cases and provide strategic legal counsel
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing book of business or demonstrated ability to generate new business
- Licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia or Maryland
- Fluency in Spanish (oral and written)
Legal Skills
- Strong legal research and writing abilities
- Experience with employment-based visas and business immigration matters
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent client communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
Apply Today
If you are a dedicated business immigration attorney looking to grow your career, help build a thriving practice area, and work with a supportive team that values flexibility and work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume to grace@hiringandempowering.com.
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