Job Description

Location: Belfast
Workplace: Hybrid
Role and Responsibilities:
The Global Immigration and Mobility ("GIM") Legal Professional at Baker McKenzie will support the execution of client billable work and project assignments from the North America 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

Working at Baker McKenzie:
Baker McKenzie is the world's leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.
We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.
We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you.

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