Immigration Attorney

Hi there! We re Alma =KWe re on a mission to make immigration more accessible, transparent, and human through cutting-edge technology and thoughtful legal support. Alma is backed by top-tier investors like Bling Capital, Village Global, Forerunner, NFX, and Conviction, and founded by a diverse team of Harvard Law, HBS, and UCLA grads with experience at Cooley, McKinsey, EY, and Uber. Our legal team is made up of former Fragomen, Kramer, Ogletree, BAL attorneys and paralegalsWe re looking for a creative, client-focused Immigration Attorney to join our fast-growing legal team. If you re passionate about employment-based immigration law, excited by the idea of building better legal systems, and want to work at the intersection of law and technology we d love to meet you.What You ll DoAs an Immigration Attorney at Alma, you ll wear both legal and strategic hats. You ll guide clients through complex immigration matters (think: EB-1s, H-1Bs, O-1s, TNs, and beyond), help design better legal workflows, and collaborate closely with our product and engineering teams to build tools that transform the immigration experience.Here s what you can expect to spend your time on:Providing expert legal guidance on a wide range of employment-based immigration cases (EB-1A/B, EB-2 NIW, O-1A/B, H-1B, L-1, PERM, TN, E-2, etc.)Serving as attorney of record and drafting petitions that are persuasive, well-reasoned, and client-centeredHelping clients navigate uncertainty with clear communication, strategic advice, and deep legal knowledgeCollaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to improve our LegalTech platform and internal toolsContributing to systems-building across templates, legal processes, and training resourcesSupporting new client consultations, helping assess eligibility and recommend pathwaysYou Should Apply If:You have 3 5 years of experience practicing employment-based immigration lawYou re licensed to practice law and hold a J.D. or L.L.M. from an accredited institutionYou care deeply about client experience and pride yourself on being responsive, strategic, and human in your communicationYou re energized by the pace of a startup and want to help shape how legal services are deliveredYou re curious, collaborative, and excited to build new systems not just operate within old onesYou Should NOT Apply If:You re looking for a traditional law firm environment with rigid hierarchies and a narrow scope of workYou prefer a clearly defined legal role that doesn t involve product input or tech experimentationYou re not comfortable with ambiguity many cases fall into gray zones that require nuance and judgmentYou re not interested in building scalable legal solutions we're deeply invested in systems thinkingWhat It s Like to Work at AlmaWe re a small, mission-driven team reimagining immigration from the ground up. That means we value thoughtful writing, cross-functional collaboration, and building systems that scale with care. We move fast, work across disciplines, and are always learning from our clients and from each other.We're remote-first, low-ego, and genuinely care about creating better outcomes for immigrants and their families.Benefits & PerksHyper-competitive base salary range based on experiencePerformance-based incentives (equity/sales commission)100% Health coverage + Vision + Dental20 days PTO + 10 Federal Holidays$250 per month in wellness allowanceA front-row seat to startup growth, with mentorship from legal, tech, and business leadersOpportunities to shape internal systems, lead on strategy, and build something newA Quick NoteWe know the perfect candidate doesn t exist. If this role excites you but you don t meet every qualification, we d still love to hear from you. Immigration is complex. So are people. That s what makes this work so meaningful.