Business Immigration Attorney (Off-track Associate Attorney)

Baker McKenzie•Washington, DC

3d•$140,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker & McKenzie seeks a business immigration attorney to join the Employment & Compensation Practice Group in their Chicago (preferred) or Washington, D.C. office. This is an off-track associate attorney position focused on U.S. and global immigration matters. The role involves drafting and assembling employer-sponsored visa petitions, supporting the PERM Labor Certification process, preparing initial client communications, analyzing client documentation for evidentiary standards, managing multiple assignments using internal case management tools, and staying current on immigration law changes and their impact on clients' businesses. The ideal candidate will be client-service oriented with exceptional analytical, organizational, and case management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the flexibility to handle diverse tasks. Top academic credentials, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication and writing skills are required.

Requirements

One to three years of US business immigration experience is required.
Must provide a writing sample.
Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Illinois or Washington, D.C. bar.
Client service minded.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and case management skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks concurrently.
Top academic credentials.
Strong analytical ability.
Excellent communication and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Global immigration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and assemble employer sponsored visa petitions, including more complex NIV and IV petitions, RFE responses, and motions.
Support the PERM Labor Certification process.
Prepare first drafts of client communication to support more senior Associates and Partners in day-to-day client counseling.
Track and analyze documentation provided by clients to ascertain whether it meets evidentiary standard relevant to common NIV and IV cases.
Use internal case management tools to manage multiple assignments.
Stay current on agency guidance, policy changes, and emerging legislation and assess its impact on our clients’ businesses.