Global Immigration and Mobility Legal Professional

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

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

Compile appropriate documentation/forms/filings regarding client matters

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