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# Co-Counsel – Immigration Attorney, Extraordinary Ability Case Production (EB-1A, O-1, EB-2 NIW) (1099 Contract) at Manifest Law

- **Company:** Manifest Law
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/manifest-law/9df1161e-7372-4b9a-8bb5-bbb6c86ddd8a

## Job description

Manifest Law is one of the first AI-native corporate immigration firms in the country, and one of the fastest-growing — proof that attorneys want to practice law this way. Our attorneys handle sophisticated, high-stakes matters, with technology that removes the busywork rather than replacing the lawyer.

Manifest was built to offer the best of both worlds: the scale of a larger firm with the quality client service of a boutique. Manifest OS — the technology that powers the firm — carries the operational weight, so our attorneys spend their time where it actually matters: on strategy, on judgment, on the client in front of them. The result is a practice with the care of a boutique and the capability of a large firm.

We think the practice of law should be a craft, and the attorneys who do it well deserve a practice that grows with them — supported by technology, not replaced by it, with the time and autonomy to build something that's genuinely their own. We're building the kind of institution attorneys are proud to put on their résumé.

This is a firm for attorneys who want more from their career: real ownership of your cases, the kind of client relationships that come from having time with them, a sustainable pace, and a front-row seat in building what a modern immigration practice can look like.

Immigration law has been done the same way for decades. We're here to raise the bar, and we're hiring the people who will raise it with us.

## What You'll Do

- Build and carry individual immigration cases — EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1A — through every milestone from a clean handoff to a strong, filing-ready submission, with a Managing Attorney's second-chair review before filing.
- Carry a full production caseload — roughly 35-40 active matters at a time — with complete control over how you structure your own days and week.
- Own the client relationship through the life of each case, not just the file: clients should always feel informed and never have to chase you for updates.
- Use Manifest's AI tools and technology — automated handoffs, smart draft tracking, and a unified case-context hub — so every hour you put in goes toward case-advancing work, not coordination.
- Work with Manifest for the duration of your engagement, focused on case production — intake consultations are handled by Manifest's consulting associates on your team.

## What We're Looking For

- J.D. or LLM and active U.S. bar admission
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney, with high volume hands-on work in EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, and O-1A extraordinary ability cases, H-1B, or family- and marriage-based matters — solo practitioners welcome
- Rigor, ownership, and strong writing across extraordinary-ability and high-skilled petition work
- Client-management polish: you own the relationship, not just the file
- The ability to take a matter from a clean handoff to completion without being managed
- Comfort with a 1099 independent-contractor engagement and a full time case production caseload
- Bonus: experience with other casetypes a plus, family- and marriage-based matters, corporate cases (H-1B, L-1, TN, E's etc)

How the Engagement Works This is long term contract paid per case rather than by hour or salary. You are engaged as an independent contractor (1099) Co-Counsel to Manifest for the duration of the engagement (No benefits or paid time off).

- Each case carries its own agreed fee, paid out on a predictable monthly cycle as cases are signed and filed.
- Manifest sources and assigns a caseload; you're also free to bring in cases on your own.
- Self-originated cases — matters you bring in through your own network — are paid at a higher rate than Manifest-sourced cases.
- Every case, regardless of source, is worked to Manifest's standard: SLAs, rigorous legal quality, and client communication that earns loyalty.

For solo practitioners: you keep your own book of business, run through Manifest's platform instead of on your own if you choose. We handle admin, billing, and marketing — you focus on the cases. It's a co-counsel model: full practice-team support and infrastructure, without the overhead of running a practice alone.

## Why Attorneys Join Manifest

● Higher-agency work | Intake, document collection, status tracking, and client updates run through Manifest OS — the administrative weight of practice is reduced. Your day goes to strategy, drafting, and the client. ● No billable hour | We charge clients flat fees, so there's no timekeeping requirement and no billable target. Your work is judged on outcomes — what gets filed and how clients experience the relationship — not hours recorded. ● Remote by design | The entire legal side of the firm works remotely. It's how the firm was built, and there are no plans to change it — practice from wherever you do your best work. ● Real upside | Pay is competitive from day one, with incentives tied to client outcomes and firm performance, so strong work is rewarded as the practice grows. ● Ground floor | Manifest is an ambitious firm building the infrastructure to last — and to change the way law firms operate. Attorneys who join now grow with it: into senior roles, into leadership, into shaping what the practice becomes next. ● Your experience shapes the practice | Attorney feedback and firsthand case experience directly inform what the firm builds next, so the technology keeps evolving around how the best lawyers actually work.

Ready to Help Redefine Legal Work?

We're looking for attorneys who lead through expertise, treat Manifest's technology as a genuine performance multiplier rather than a shortcut, and want to do the most meaningful work of their careers.

The attorneys who thrive here are full-time, deeply client-centered, tech-forward, and mission-driven — energized by building something real, not just joining something finished. If that's you, we want to hear from you.

## Compensation & Pay Transparency

This is contract case production, paid per case rather than by hour or salary. You are engaged as an independent contractor (1099) Co-Counsel to Manifest for the duration of the engagement, with no benefits or paid time off. Carrying a full time caseload of 35-40 cases would result in the equivalent salary of approximately $140-190K+ depending upon volume of cases you take and complexity of cases, along with other factors.

Our Use of AI in Recruiting Manifest uses AI-powered tools to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process, such as organizing applications and surfacing candidate information for review. Some interviews may also be recorded and transcribed using an AI note-taking tool, used solely to support accurate note-taking — it does not score, analyze, or evaluate candidates in any way. These tools do not make hiring decisions, and no candidate is advanced, screened out, or otherwise dispositioned without review by a member of our human recruiting team. You are welcome to ask any interviewer for a non-recorded conversation instead. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation or an alternative application process at any stage, please contact your recruiter.

## About Manifest Law

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Manifest Law is an AI-native corporate immigration law firm that provides technology-enabled legal services for employment-based, extraordinary ability, and family immigration matters.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Phoenix, Arizona, United States (with satellite offices in New York and San Francisco)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Nicole Gunara (founding legal architect) and Evan J. Law are key early leaders; full founding team not explicitly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Legal services – exclusively immigration law
- **Target customers**: B2B (employers of all sizes needing corporate immigration, global mobility, and compliance) and B2C (individuals applying for O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, family visas)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To bring the world’s brightest innovators to America legally, keeping our nation at the forefront of technology, AI, and science."

## Products & Services
- **Corporate Immigration Legal Services**: Full-service support for employment-based visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, etc.), global mobility programs, and compliance strategy.
- **Individual Immigration Legal Services**: Extraordinary ability visas (O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW) and family-based green cards with a money-back guarantee on approved plans.
- **Centralized Case Management Platform**: A proprietary portal (from sister company Manifest OS) giving HR teams and applicants real-time case tracking, document management, and HRIS/ATS integration.
- **Multi-Layer Expert Review**: Every case is reviewed by experienced immigration attorneys and former USCIS officers to pressure-test petitions before filing.
- **Insights & Government Relations**: A dedicated team monitoring policy changes, regulatory trends, and government developments to keep clients ahead of shifts affecting global hiring and immigration strategy.
- **Global Mobility Program**: Structured programs for companies managing international teams, covering relocation, visa processing, and multi-country compliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: 3,000+ clients served; 11+ corporate immigration programs supported; claims higher O-1/EB-1 approval rates than USCIS average (Q3 2025 data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Advisory board includes former USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez; former USCIS Associate Director Mike Valverde; former DHS Principal Director for Immigration Policy Alanna Ow; former Immigration Judge and President of the National Association of Immigration Judges Gregory Boult. Sister company Manifest OS powers the technology layer.
- **Growth Signals**: Fast-growing firm (stated on careers page); expanding corporate client base; investing in AI-native tools to scale high-quality legal services

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-native technology platform** that automates administrative tasks, enabling attorneys to focus on complex legal work
- **Multi-layer expert review** including former USCIS adjudicators, giving petitions a pre-filing stress test
- **Money-back guarantee** on certain case types (e.g., O-1, EB-1) – unusual in the industry
- **Selective attorney hiring** – only 1% of applicants are accepted, ensuring high-caliber talent
- **Government relations team** providing real-time policy intelligence and strategic advice
- **Strong advisor network** of former top USCIS and DHS officials

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the firm while maintaining boutique-quality service through technology leverage
- Expanding corporate global mobility and compliance programs
- Deepening the integration of AI-native software (Manifest OS) to reduce attorneys’ administrative load
- Growing the attorney team with experienced, tech-forward immigration lawyers committed to mission-driven work

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven firm focused on bringing talent to the US legally; creative, solutions-oriented environment that backs novel legal theories
- **Policy**: Remote-friendly with offices in Phoenix, New York, and San Francisco; deliberately manageable caseloads (not high-volume churn)
- **Tech**: Access to AI-native software that handles filing mechanics, document management, and status tracking – attorneys spend time on law, not logistics
- **Growth**: Clear advancement path, mentorship, competitive compensation, and opportunity to shape the firm’s product and leadership structure
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, support for publishing, speaking, and bar involvement; thought leadership platform

## Sources
1. [manifestlaw.com](https://manifestlaw.com/)
2. [manifestlaw.com/careers](https://manifestlaw.com/careers)
3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/manifest-law](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/manifest-law)
4. [manifestlaw.com/about-us](https://manifestlaw.com/about-us)
5. [linkedin.com/company/manifestlaw](https://www.linkedin.com/company/manifestlaw)

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