What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Immigration Case Manager - Employment-Based (Automotive) position at Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys?
At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies, and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch.
Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team loves what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively and intimately impacts our clients’ lives and companies.
Our Culture
We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.
As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your professional growth in the legal immigration field.
Position Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Immigration Case Manager to join our Employment-Based Automotive team and step into a key client-facing role backfilling a Senior Case Manager who is transitioning internally. In this role, you’ll partner with Attorneys and fellow Case Managers to manage the full lifecycle of primarily H-1B and L-1A/L-1B matters, with additional exposure to E-2 and TN cases, for global corporate clients in the automotive space. This position is ideal for someone who can confidently run L-1, H-1B and TN cases end-to-end and ramp up quickly with high autonomy.
This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in-person or hybrid role. Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.
What You’ll Do
Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
NON-SOLICITATION STATEMENT: No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.
Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team loves what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively and intimately impacts our clients’ lives and companies.
Our Culture
We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.
As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your professional growth in the legal immigration field.
Position Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Immigration Case Manager to join our Employment-Based Automotive team and step into a key client-facing role backfilling a Senior Case Manager who is transitioning internally. In this role, you’ll partner with Attorneys and fellow Case Managers to manage the full lifecycle of primarily H-1B and L-1A/L-1B matters, with additional exposure to E-2 and TN cases, for global corporate clients in the automotive space. This position is ideal for someone who can confidently run L-1, H-1B and TN cases end-to-end and ramp up quickly with high autonomy.
This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in-person or hybrid role. Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the day‑to‑day progression of a high volume of employment‑based immigration cases (primarily L‑1A/L‑1B and H‑1B), from intake through filing and post‑filing.
- Conduct preliminary review of intake information and documents to confirm case strategy and flag issues for Attorney input.
- Draft key immigration forms and applications (including DS‑160s, LCAs, and related H‑1B filings) and supporting letters for Attorney review.
- Serve as a primary point of contact, coordinating directly with clients and their employees on case logistics, required documents, and timelines.
- Track case statuses and critical deadlines across your portfolio and keep Attorneys and clients updated on progress, risks, and upcoming filings.
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date client and case information in Ellis Porter’s case management system and uphold high standards of data integrity.
- Stay current on filing requirements and procedural changes for USCIS and U.S. Consular submissions.
- Help develop and refine team SOPs and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- 4 years of employment-based immigration experience as a Case Manager or Paralegal, preparing L‑1A/L‑1B and H‑1B visa types, including key forms, labor condition applications, and DS‑160s for consular processing.
- Proven ability to independently manage a busy caseload, prioritize competing deadlines, and consistently meet strict legal timelines.
- Excellent communication skills and experience serving as a primary client contact, providing proactive, client‑focused support.
- High attention to detail and organization, including maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date records in a case management system.
- Collaborative, professional approach to working with Attorneys and other Case Managers, with a willingness to help improve processes and SOPs.
- Genuine commitment to immigration and global mobility, along with strong cultural competence and alignment with values of kindness, empathy, diversity, and inclusion.
- An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission.
- An opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships.
- Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
- People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities.
- Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching, and a generous paid-time-off policy.
- Casual attire and the opportunity to enjoy complimentary international cuisine in the office.
Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
NON-SOLICITATION STATEMENT: No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.