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Dorsey & Whitney LLP Senior Immigration Paralegal (Temporary) - (Seattle or Minneapolis) in United States

Senior Immigration Paralegal (Temporary) - (Seattle or Minneapolis)

We are seeking an experiencedTemporary Senior Immigration Paralegalin our Minneapolis or Seattle office. In this role, you will assist with all types of employment-based immigration cases, with a strong focus on PERM process and review of petitions and applications. This role will last a minimum of six months. Do you love working in a dynamic environment? Are you an excellent communicator and self-starter? If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you.

This is a hybrid position that will require at least 1-2 days per week working in the office.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist attorneys with employment-based immigration cases. These include drafting, preparing, and filing of employment–based immigration applications, briefs and legal documents e.g. H-1B, L, E, TN, O, PERM, I-140, I-485 and other projects, to be filed with USCIS, CBP, and consular offices.

  • Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various governmental agencies and AILA sites.

  • Start and manage assigned cases with limited supervision. Review Visa Bulletin, Processing Time, Case Status, visa expiration dates and other timelines for clients.

  • Communicate with clients as needed.

  • Docket and maintain information on LawLogix.

  • May perform other duties not listed above.

What we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.

  • At least 5 years of relevant employment-based immigration law experience, particularly working with a high volume of PERM cases.

  • Self-starter, strong writing skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

  • Deep understanding of employment-based immigration processes.

  • Proven analytical ability, highly professional demeanor and work ethic.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Strong technical skills.

Preferred:

Large law firm experience; general Labor and Employment experience is a bonus.

LawLogix or comparable immigration law software experience; strong research skills.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

  • Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

  • Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)

  • 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

  • Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)

  • Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as 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.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Seattle only is $37.00 to $60.00 per hour.

This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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