Dorsey & Whitney LLP · 2 hours ago
Immigration Associate (#991) - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$225K/yr - $265K/yr
3+ years expDorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an Immigration Associate with at least three years of employment-based immigration experience to join their Minneapolis office. The attorney will assist with visa filings and applications, support clients in immigration program management, and supervise paralegal staff.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and review of non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings, including all types of nonimmigrant work visa petitions (L-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, E-2, etc.) and applications, PERM labor certification applications, EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Petitions, I-9 and E-Verify advice
Support and train clients in immigration program management and compliance
Supervise the work of paralegal staff in recordkeeping and document preparation
Qualification
Required
At least three years of experience with a high-volume practice, including all types of nonimmigrant work visa petitions and applications, PERM labor certification applications, EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 Applications, I-9 and E-Verify advice
A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Minnesota or Washington bar admission, or the ability to get admitted in Minnesota or Washington
Excellent English writing skills
Ability to manage substantial case load
Ability to supervise paralegals
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills
Flexibility to meet the demands of our clients
Excellent team player
Strong academic background
Preferred
Native Mandarin language fluency
Benefits
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
Basic and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Flexible time off
Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth
Paid holidays
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
Discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus
Clerkship bonus
Relocation expenses
Bar review expenses
Salary advance and bar review stipend
Company
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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