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    Temporary Business Immigration Staff Attorney - Minneapolis, United States - Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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    Temporary, Full time
    Description

    Dorsey is seeking a temporary Business Immigration Staff Attorney with 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience to join our Minneapolis or Seattle offices.

    The attorney hired will assist with the preparation and review of non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings, 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.

    Dorsey's immigration attorneys also support and train clients in immigration program management and compliance, and supervise the work of paralegal staff in recordkeeping and document preparation.


    The following qualifications are required:

    • 5+ years of high volume employmentbased immigration practice experience, covering the above mentioned areas of business immigration law
    • JD and Minnesota or Washington bar admission, or the ability to be admitted to the Minnesota or Washington bar
    • Excellent English writing skills
    • Ability to manage substantial case load
    • Ability to supervise paralegals
    • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
    • Strong analytical, problemsolving and timemanagement skills
    • Flexibility to meet the demands of our clients
    • Excellent team player
    • Strong academic background
    For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position starts at $85,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area.

    Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more

    Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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.


    You 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 participates in E-Verify.

    About Dorsey

    Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.

    With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs.

    Dorsey's diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
    Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry.

    We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:


    • Banking and Financial Institutions
    • Development and Infrastructure
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
    • Healthcare
    • Technology
    Among Dorsey's many distinguished alumni are U.S.

    Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota's first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S.

    Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

    Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

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

    Dorsey accepts online applications at We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants.

    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
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