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Business Immigration Attorney

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Baker McKenzie Italy

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United States , Chicago

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Salary:

140000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Baker & McKenzie seeks a business immigration attorney to join the Employment & Compensation Practice Group in our Chicago office to work on U.S. and global immigration matters. This is an off-track associate attorney position.

Job Responsibility:

  • Draft and assemble employer sponsored visa petitions, including more complex NIV and IV petitions, RFE responses, and motions
  • Support the PERM Labor Certification process
  • Prepare first drafts of client communication to support more senior Associates and Partners in day-to-day client counseling
  • Track and analyze documentation provided by clients to ascertain whether it meets evidentiary standard relevant to common NIV and IV cases
  • Use internal case management tools to manage multiple assignments
  • Stay current on agency guidance, policy changes, and emerging legislation and assess its impact on our clients’ businesses

Requirements:

  • One to three years of US business immigration experience
  • Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Illinois bar
  • Top academic credentials
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Client service minded
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and case management skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks concurrently
  • Must provide a writing sample

Nice to have:

Global immigration experience

What we offer:
  • Bonus eligible
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401(k) based on number of hours worked

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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