Immigration Case Manager (Remote)

Summary

Ellis Porter is an immigration law firm dedicated to helping employers and individuals navigate complex immigration matters with clear guidance, creative strategies, and responsive service. The Immigration Case Manager will support the High-Skilled Immigration team by conducting research, drafting persuasive legal briefs, managing employment-based immigration cases, coordinating client communications, and using digital tools to deliver high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive legal briefs for employment-related visa matters, including EB-1A and EB-1B petitions, EB-2 NIW petitions, and O-1 visas, tailoring to individual client backgrounds and specific areas of work
• Conduct legal and industry-specific research to support claims, emphasizing measurable contributions
• Draft, review, and edit legal documents for clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness, ensuring all filings comply with legal requirements and deadlines
• Utilize collaboration platforms, case management systems, and other emerging technologies and digital tools to support seamless teamwork, strengthen communication, keep casework organized, and deliver responsive, high-quality client service
• Provide coverage for Senior Case Managers by coordinating case setup and billing, managing client communications and document review, and advancing matters in collaboration with the supervising attorney
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field, such as immigration case management/paralegal, legal services/support, document review, or editing
• Client-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality service and thoughtful, personalized communication
• Experience using advanced digital tools and openness to utilize emerging technologies to streamline workflows, support research, and enhance client communication
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in dynamic, high-volume work settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Exceptional legal drafting, editing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to synthesize complex technical or scientific information and apply it in legal analysis and drafting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• 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
• Although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States
• Previous experience or exposure to STEM fields preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field, such as immigration case management/paralegal, legal services/support, document review, or editing
• Client-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality service and thoughtful, personalized communication
• Experience using advanced digital tools and openness to utilize emerging technologies to streamline workflows, support research, and enhance client communication
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in dynamic, high-volume work settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Exceptional legal drafting, editing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to synthesize complex technical or scientific information and apply it in legal analysis and drafting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• 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
• although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience or exposure to STEM fields preferred

Benefits

• People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• A 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employees working in person at our Troy or Ann Arbor offices enjoy casual attire, lots of free food, and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture
• Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences