Immigration Attorney

Job overview

The Immigration Attorney role is hybrid, with the listing location in Detroit, MI and the description identifying the firm’s Pittsburgh, PA office; the position allows remote work two days per week. Salary is $140,000–$155,000 annually, with an annual discretionary performance bonus. The attorney will support an AmLaw 200 firm’s Immigration business unit. The attorney serves as a legal and strategic contact for corporate clients on employment-based immigration matters. The role manages client programs, advises on immigration strategy and compliance, reviews work prepared by associates and paralegals, and helps strengthen client relationships and service delivery.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary legal and strategic contact for assigned corporate clients
• advise on business immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance
• oversee and review matters prepared by associates and paralegals
• lead client status calls and planning discussions
• mentor client-team staff
• coordinate with firm members
• identify process improvements
• support business development and long-term client relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

immigration attorney

employment-based immigration

corporate clients

h-1b

perm

i-140

aos

e visa

o-1

l-1

tn

hybrid

detroit mi

$140k–$155k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• health insurance with HSA/FSA options, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation and sick leave, parking/public transportation allowance, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires 6+ years of experience, employment-based immigration experience, and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.