We are seeking an Immigration Assistant to join our Labor and Employment department in our Seattle office. As a valued team member, you will provide a broad range of administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment with a variety of projects? If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you. This is an in-office position, and the work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
In this role, you will:
- Process incoming government correspondence, ensure notices are accurately saved in document management system.
- Assist with sending approval notices and other correspondence to foreign nationals.
- Review and organize documents received from foreign nationals.
- Create and update document indices.
- Research and coordinate the collection of outstanding documents.
- Research and gather citations for analyses to include in support letters.
- Request and process checks for filing fees.
- Accurately assemble petitions and applications for filing with USCIS.
- Prepare shipping labels; ship and track packages to ensure delivery; resolve delivery exception issues.
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with submitting Service Requests to USCIS for petitions that are outside normal processing times.
- Assist with various database projects, including uploading documents and adding key dates to database.
- Prepare and send Public Access Folders.
- Assist legal assistants as needed with overflow typing, proofreading, printing, new matter intakes and copy assistance.
- Assist with time entry review.
- Coordinate logistics for relevant meetings, including scheduling conference rooms, and arrange for lunches, as needed.
- Prepare expense reports and process vendor invoices.
- Scan and photocopy documents.
- Proofread documents.
- May perform other duties not listed above.
What we're looking for:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least 1 year of administrative support or related experience.
- Accurate typing skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical ability and strong organizational skills.
- Strong customer/client service focus and skills.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
- Experience working in Immigration.
- Previous law firm or other professional services experience.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, 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 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants 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 & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.The pay range for this position in Seattle only is $24.75 to $30.00 per hour. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.Office Location:
Seattle, WA
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