This large, prestigious Chicago based law firm with offices throughout the US has established itself as being the premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.
Business Immigration Attorney The candidate will legally evaluate eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits. Draft, review and/or revise H-1B, L-1, and TN and other petitions/applications, PERM Labor Certification audit responses and complex RFEs for filing with the USCIS. Effectively manage client relationships and a team of paralegals for high-volume clients. Explain sophisticated immigration concepts and present strategic solutions for clients. Supervise case handlers in preparing petitions/applications. Effectively manage complex projects under tight deadlines. 3+ years of business immigration experience; willing to consider a combination of attorney and paralegal experience required. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required. Navigated complex technology platforms efficiently (ImmSTAR, HotDocs, Excel) required. Effective written and verbal communications skills, as appropriate for the needs of the audience (clients, governmental agencies, internal and external resources) required. Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems required. Strong time management and organizational skills required.
