Immigration Attorney, Portuguese-Speaking

Corporate Immigration Attorneys

. Assess clients’ eligibility for employment-based immigration benefits and develop strategies tailored to their qualifications and goals.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment-based immigration law, particularly in preparing and managing EB-1A, EB-1B, O-1, and NIW petitions. Proficient in legal research, persuasive writing, and bilingual communication in Portuguese and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD Or Equivalent Law DegreeActive License To Practice LawEmployment-Based Immigration ExperienceFluency In Portuguese And EnglishLegal Research And Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

EB-1A Petition PreparationEB-1B Petition PreparationO-1 Petition PreparationNIW Petition PreparationLegal Brief WritingCase ManagementEvidence CollectionLegal Argument DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent OrganizationClient-Focused ApproachAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesRespectful Communication

Industry Keywords

Immigration BenefitsLegal RequirementsCase StrategyFiling DeadlinesAgency NoticesParalegal Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess clients’ eligibility for employment-based immigration benefits and develop strategies tailored to their qualifications and goals.
Prepare and review petitions, legal briefs, cover letters, and supporting evidence, particularly for EB-1A, EB-1B, O-1, and NIW cases.
Guide clients through evidence collection and explain legal requirements, case strategy, and next steps in Portuguese and English.
Manage an active caseload, meet filing deadlines, and maintain accurate case records.
Research complex immigration issues and monitor legal and policy developments affecting client matters.
Respond to requests for evidence and other agency notices, developing well-supported legal arguments.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, corporate clients, and other stakeholders to move cases forward.
Supervise and review paralegal work to ensure accurate, complete, and timely filings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A JD or equivalent qualifying law degree and an active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
1 year of employment-based immigration experience.
Demonstrated experience preparing EB-1A, EB-1B, O-1, and/or NIW petitions, including the ability to manage cases independently.
Fluency in Portuguese and English, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly in both languages.
Strong legal research, persuasive writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent organization and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A client-focused approach and a commitment to working respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Current residence in Massachusetts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.