Role Description
Legal Writers work alongside other legal support staff members as a part of the Writing Team. This team is responsible for preparing and filing specific writing-intensive immigration cases, including O, EB-1A, EB-1B, NIW applications and RFE responses, and is crucial to the successful completion of many of the cases handled by the firm.
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Collecting and reviewing documents received from petitioners.
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Conducting internet research for relevant case facts.
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Completing case-related forms using information received from petitioners.
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Drafting persuasive, detailed case documents, including support letters and complex RFE responses for petitions.
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Compiling case exhibits in an organized and efficient manner.
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Assembling exhibits and other case documents into a single case file to be printed and sent to the appropriate agency by the Firmโs in-office administrative support team.
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Entering data accurately and consistently into internal data management platforms.
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Helping to draft and send communication to clients regarding visa instructions, approval notices, and welcome packages, alongside more senior team members.
Qualifications
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Bachelorโs degree with strong academic record and strong legal writing exposure (e.g., paralegal studies, political science, etc.)
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Strong writing ability, with excellent command of grammar, clarity, and structure.
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Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
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Proven and effective writing ability.
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Strong organization, process, and computer skills.
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Coachability/Willingness to learn, open to feedback and comfortable working in structured workflows with revisions.
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Tools & systems fluency. Comfortable learning and using new platforms quickly and can follow structured workflows (templates, SOPs, checklists, etc.).
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Experience with advanced formatting, comments, versioning in documents, project management tools like Asana, ClickUp, Notion, etc., legal research platforms, and CMS platforms.
Requirements
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Interested applicants will be required to provide a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample of their choice.
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Salary may vary based on location and experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000.
Benefits
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WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment.
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Support for team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals.
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Recognition of diverse talents, skills, and experiences as valuable contributions.
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Commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion.