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Manifest Law · 12 hours ago

Junior Immigration Attorney

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry Level
money$100K/yr - $160K/yr
date2+ years exp

Manifest Law is rebuilding the legal system with a focus on business immigration, pairing top attorneys with powerful software. They are seeking junior attorneys to handle meaningful U.S. immigration cases with autonomy and support from senior attorneys.

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Hiring Manager
Paul Church
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Responsibilities

Own and drive extraordinary ability casework
Support and lead preparation of high-skilled immigration petitions, including EB-1A, O-1A, and EB-2 NIW
Work directly with clients pursuing extraordinary ability pathways
Execute legal strategy from start to finish
Draft and assemble petition letters, legal arguments, and case materials
Prepare and file immigration petitions and supporting documentation
Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and USCIS correspondence with clarity
Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients
Manage client communications during active casework
Help clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the process
Translate complex immigration frameworks into clear next steps
Operate with autonomy and support
Work independently day-to-day while receiving mentorship from senior attorneys
Potentially manage a team of paralegals to support case production efforts
Contribute to a fast-moving team that values outcomes over bureaucracy

Qualification

U.S. immigration lawEB-1A petitionsO-1A petitionsEB-2 NIW petitionsLegal writingClient communicationAutonomyPersuasive narrative buildingTeam management

Required

2+ years of experience practicing U.S. immigration law as an attorney
Direct experience working on immigrant and/or non-immigrant petitions, especially extraordinary ability case types
Familiarity and direct experience with categories such as EB-1A, O-1, EB-2 NIW
Deep comfort assessing candidacy quickly and accurately across a wide range of professional profiles

Preferred

A junior lawyer with strong fundamentals and a deep hunger to grow quickly
A sharp legal writer who enjoys building persuasive case narratives
Comfortable owning work independently, without needing hand-holding
Energized by a modern, non-traditional approach to practicing law
Client-centered, execution-driven, and proud of delivering excellent outcomes

Company

Manifest Law

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Manifest Law is a modern immigration law firm with handpicked attorneys powered by cutting-edge software.
dateFounded in 2023
location
New York, NY, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://manifestlaw.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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