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June 23, 2026

DWTSurge Contract Immigration Paralegal (Remote)

Labor & EmploymentImmigration
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Seattle

DWTSurge Contract Immigration Paralegal (Remote)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Davis Wright Tremaine LLPSeattle

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Immigration

PQE

4+ years

Location

Seattle, Washington

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This is a contract Paralegal role within the firm's DWTSurge program, focusing on business immigration matters.
  • Core responsibilities include handling nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, E, TN, O-1, B-1, F-1), immigrant visas (EB1, EB2, EB3, PERM), and consular processing.
  • You will also coordinate with in-house HR or counsel on immigration sponsorship cases.
  • The position is fully remote but requires flexibility to accommodate client schedules and time zones, potentially including mornings, evenings, overnight hours, and weekends.
  • It is an initial 6-month contract with a high possibility of renewal for a long-term, exclusive working relationship. Anticipated full-time hours, but workload and hours will fluctuate and are not guaranteed.
  • Requires 4+ years of business immigration experience, ideally gained at a mid-sized or large law firm or with large institutional clients.
  • Candidates must reside in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV.
  • Key skills include drafting and reviewing immigration filings for accuracy, assisting with USCIS/consular processing and client interviews, and managing diverse visa cases (E, L, H-1B, EB-5, PERM) from start to finish.
  • Experience with INSZoom or similar immigration database software is preferred.
  • Strong writing, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and proactive communication skills with clients and firm members are essential.
  • Compensation is hourly, ranging from $50-$60/hour in CA, IL, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, WDC, with rates in other states commensurate with experience.
  • The role is eligible for benefits, including telemedicine, an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary pet insurance, lactation consulting support, and wellness app access (Peloton, Headspace). Paid sick leave is provided for CA and WA residents. Note: DWTSurge participants are not eligible for the firm's pro bono, DEI, or other activities outside of direct case work.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Alec Zatirka joined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Seattle office in the Litigation group.

    Ed was referred to me by one of my close friends and I in turn have referred him to several of my friends. This is for good reason. Ed is an exceptional recruiter who was able to get me multiple interviews in a harder to break in to secondary market. And even though he was getting me interviews with firms, he was also supportive of my efforts to apply to firms independently. Ed gave me candid, helpful advice on my prospects, but at no point did I feel like he was pushing me to a firm that would not be a good fit for me. I am happy at the firm I am now at, which Ed got me an interview with, but if I ever want to make another career move I would not hesitate to reach out to Ed again.

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

    Alec Zatirka

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP • Seattle
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Sindoori Sriram joined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Seattle office in the Corporate group.

    Priya was nothing short of amazing. I've interacted with + worked with several recruiters in the past but will unequivocally rank Priya to be the BEST recruiter I've ever worked with. She is extremely thorough, thoughtful, detail-oriented, maintains lists , checklists and trackers and makes your life super easy, helps with interview prep and negotiating offers too. She will be a zealous advocate for you + your career at all points in time. The characteristic I appreciated the most in Priya is just her patience and her desire to get the best outcome for her clients at all points in time. A lot of recruiters can be pushy, but not Priya - she only had my best interests at heart throughout the whole process. She is also super straight forward, honest and and easy to work with. Thank you so much, once again, Priya :) you were a pleasure to work with!

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

    Sindoori Sriram

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP • Seattle

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Alec Zatirka joined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Seattle office in the Litigation group.

    Ed was referred to me by one of my close friends and I in turn have referred him to several of my friends. This is for good reason. Ed is an exceptional recruiter who was able to get me multiple interviews in a harder to break in to secondary market. And even though he was getting me interviews with firms, he was also supportive of my efforts to apply to firms independently. Ed gave me candid, helpful advice on my prospects, but at no point did I feel like he was pushing me to a firm that would not be a good fit for me. I am happy at the firm I am now at, which Ed got me an interview with, but if I ever want to make another career move I would not hesitate to reach out to Ed again.

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

    Alec Zatirka

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP • Seattle
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Sindoori Sriram joined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Seattle office in the Corporate group.

    Priya was nothing short of amazing. I've interacted with + worked with several recruiters in the past but will unequivocally rank Priya to be the BEST recruiter I've ever worked with. She is extremely thorough, thoughtful, detail-oriented, maintains lists , checklists and trackers and makes your life super easy, helps with interview prep and negotiating offers too. She will be a zealous advocate for you + your career at all points in time. The characteristic I appreciated the most in Priya is just her patience and her desire to get the best outcome for her clients at all points in time. A lot of recruiters can be pushy, but not Priya - she only had my best interests at heart throughout the whole process. She is also super straight forward, honest and and easy to work with. Thank you so much, once again, Priya :) you were a pleasure to work with!

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

    Sindoori Sriram

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP • Seattle