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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Immigration Staff Attorney

Barnes & Thornburg LLP, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626

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Overview

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a highly motivated Staff Attorney for our South Bend Office with three to five years of business immigration experience to join its growing Immigration and Global Mobility Services practice group. Under the direct supervision of the Immigration Partners, the Staff Attorney works as part of a fast-paced group, collaborating with team members across the firm. The Staff Attorney will work with a wide range of employers sponsoring foreign national workers in corporate and technology clients, universities, financial institutions, and healthcare systems. The preferred candidate will have experience working with a high volume of case types, including reviewing, drafting, and overseeing cases with a team of paralegals. Responsibilities

Must be able to exercise significant discretion, apply legal research skills, formulate legal arguments and identify appropriate case law for business immigration cases. Manage large caseloads, independently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, review, draft, and monitor petitions. Be responsive and professional to clients, meet deadlines, and handle extensive client contact. Qualifications

Juris Doctor, licensed to practice law in IN and in good standing At least 3–5 years of experience preparing business immigration applications and other immigration matters Strong academic performance and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills Congenial personality with excellent client interaction skills and demonstrated passion for immigration work Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently as needed Well-organized, detail-oriented, efficient time management, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to prioritize workload, meet strict deadlines, and interact effectively with professionals from diverse backgrounds, in-house counsel, and HR professionals Preferred Experience

PERM labor certification and recruitment Nonimmigrant visas including H-1B, L-1, TN, and E visas Immigrant visas including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Commitment to professionalism, customer service, and teamwork with clients and internal teams Other Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in Indiana and in good standing Ability to work with a high-volume, fast-paced practice group Why Join Us?

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices nationwide. Our Immigration practice group is highly regarded and known for offering comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals navigating complex immigration matters. Our firm is recognized for its inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment, offering an opportunity to work at one of the top law firms in the country. Compliance

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us. Equal Employment Opportunity

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in principles and policy. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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