Immigration Specialist

Location: Remote (California preferred) with occasional on-site visits

Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000

About the Firm

Our client is a fast-paced legal operations team focused on business immigration. They use AI-powered technology to streamline the preparation of O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions, helping highly skilled foreign nationals contribute to the U.S. tech industry.

The team emphasizes efficiency, quality, and innovation, with a collaborative environment where immigration specialists work closely with product, engineering, and legal teams. Employees have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Immigration Specialist with 2–5 years of experience preparing O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions. The ideal candidate is meticulous, solution-oriented, and has strong legal writing skills. This role involves managing high-volume cases using AI-assisted tools, conducting quality checks, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions, including supporting documents

• Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure accuracy before attorney review

• Manage end-to-end petition processes, from client documents to assembling final submissions (300–1500 pages)

• Act as a subject matter expert and copy editor for legal writing standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify platform issues and propose solutions

• Contribute to automating legal document preparation processes

Required Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in business immigration, with focus on O-1 and EB-1 visa preparation

• Strong legal writing and drafting skills

• Experience in high-volume or startup environments

• High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

• Solution-oriented mindset with ability to propose process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a competitor or similar company (e.g., Alma, Deel, LegalPad)

• Familiarity with AI-assisted legal platforms

• Based in California or able to travel for occasional on-site team meetings

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.