Immigration Paralegal (Minneapolis, MN; Seattle, WA) (#5008)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal in our Minneapolis or Seattle office. In this role, you will assist with all types of employment-based immigration cases, with a strong focus on writing intensive immigration petitions including O-1, EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 NIW.

Responsibilities

• Aid attorneys with employment-based immigration cases.
• Draft, prepare, and file employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, including H-1B, L, E, TN, O, PERM labor certifications, I-140 petitions (PERM-based and PERM exempt), and I-485 applications.
• Maintain an updated case management system (LawLogix) to monitor deadlines and filing dates.
• Collect, organize, and maintain supporting evidence and corporate documents, ensuring compliance with the agency requirements.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various governmental agencies and AILA sites, and related business and scientific websites.
• Start and manage assigned cases with limited supervision.
• Prepare case reports, metrics, and status updates for clients and attorneys upon request.
• Monitor Visa Bulletin, USCIS and DOL case processing times and case status, visa expiration dates and other timelines for clients.
• Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, consultants, and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information.
• Communicate findings to attorney; communicate as agent of attorney.
• Work effectively as a team with staff and attorneys to collaborate and provide exceptional and efficient client service.
• Organize, monitor, and maintain multiple projects, as needed.
• May perform other duties not listed above.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant employment-based immigration law experience.
• Extensive experience with writing intensive immigration petitions including O-1, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, etc.
• Thorough understanding of relevant employment-based immigration processes.
• Ability to review filing instructions for various application and petition types and obtain necessary forms and documentation.
• Ability to draft petition/application cover letter and prepare government agency forms for filings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Strong technical skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines both individually and in a team environment.

Preferred

• Large law firm experience; general Labor and Employment is a bonus.
• LawLogix or comparable immigration law software experience; strong research skills.

About Dorsey

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Reasonable Accommodations

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.