The Global Immigration and Mobility Legal Professional, Alternative Legal Services will support the execution of client billable work and project assignments from the North America Global Immigration and Mobility (“GIM”) team, part of the Firm’s Employment & Compensation (\"E&C\") practice, assisting with the delivery of projects to various Baker McKenzie offices around the globe.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work with the North America GIM team
- Discharge client assignments as defined by the GIM partners and associates, with a focus on assignments involving employment-based immigration
- Assist with editing and maintenance of billable and complimentary knowledge management tools published by the E&C group
- Conduct billable projects, working individually or within teams
- Draft and prepare employment-based filings (e.g. H-1B, L-1, I-140 and PERM Petitions)
- Communicate with the instructing team, other internal Baker McKenzie teams and relevant third parties (where appropriate) throughout the duration of billable projects
- Ensure own compliance with the Firm's time recording requirements on projects
Skills and Experience:
- A Law graduate (2:1 or above) with a minimum of 3 A-levels (B grades and above) or equivalent and a strong academic background
- Experience in U.S. Immigration law, with law firm experience preferred
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Able to analyse, compose and proofread draft materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and experience with online document management platforms (e.g. iManage)
- Excellent organisational English writing and communication skills
- Able to work well in both a team and individually
- Keen to develop and use initiative
- Strong work ethic and an enthusiasm for a fast-paced legal environment
- Must demonstrate a high degree of responsibility and dedication
Reports to: Alternative Legal Services (ALS) GIM Team
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Global Immigration and Mobility Legal Professional, Alternative Legal Services employer: Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Belfast, where over 400 professionals thrive together. With a strong commitment to employee development, comprehensive benefits including private health cover and life assurance, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we empower our team members to excel in their careers while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.
