Immigration Paralegal

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath • Full-time • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • $33 - $38 / hour • 2d ago

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker is looking to hire an Immigration Paralegal to contribute to one of the most sophisticated and multi-dimensional business immigration and global mobility practices in the U.S. This position can be based out of our Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. office. If you have excellent technical, writing, communication, and research skills and are looking for an exciting career in immigration law, we have an opportunity for you. In particular, we are seeking an Immigration Paralegal with knowledge of I-9s and/or internal I-9 auditing and related immigration compliance matters. In this position, you will: work with our team of attorneys; interact with multinational corporate clients; and draft government filings on behalf of highly skilled technical workers, business executives, and leading international scientists.

Job Description:

What you would do:

Assist attorneys in preparation of employment-based immigration petitions and applications
Perform audits (e.g., re: I-9s) of client documents to support compliance initiatives
Utilize an immigration case management system and database
Manage a heavy caseload of immigration matters
Contribute to the development of practice processes to simplify work, standardize procedures, and help the team operate more efficiently and effectively
Conduct immigration-related research
Complete other projects and duties as assigned

What is expected:

Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment
Ability to multitask and work calmly and effectively in a deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer:

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $33.50-$38.50/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Applications will be accepted through May 15th, 2025.

What is required:

Experience with employment-based immigration is required
Form I-9 audit experience or other document audit experience strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree is required; paralegal certificate or degree will be considered in lieu of a four-year degree
Strong research and analytical skills required
Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills required
Foreign language proficiency is preferred

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

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