What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Immigration position at BakerHostetler?
The Columbus office of BakerHostetler is seeking an immigration associate with 1-4 years of relevant experience to join its Labor and Employment Group and focus on employment-based immigration. The candidate will prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and will advise on long-term goals and challenges facing our clients and their global workforce. A strong interest and background in employment-based immigration is important.
Qualifications Include
Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply:
Please apply via link in posting and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. If you have questions about the position or process, please contact Recruiting Manager, Mary Bosworth, at mbosworth@bakerlaw.com.
Search Firms
If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials including introduction, resume, and law school transcript to Mary Bosworth at mbosworth@bakerlaw.com. If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to Mary Bosworth at mbosworth@bakerlaw.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications Include
- Experience in employment-based immigration law, including but not limited to obtaining temporary work visas for foreign nationals, securing lawful permanent residence (green cards), and helping clients understand the increasingly complex I-9 and E-Verify employment verifications rules
- Experience preparing H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-2, TN, and O-1 petitions and preparing applications for permanent residence (including PERM, I-140, and I-485)
- A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school
- Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio
- Exceptional project management skills
- Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues
- The professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment
Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply:
Please apply via link in posting and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. If you have questions about the position or process, please contact Recruiting Manager, Mary Bosworth, at mbosworth@bakerlaw.com.
Search Firms
If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials including introduction, resume, and law school transcript to Mary Bosworth at mbosworth@bakerlaw.com. If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to Mary Bosworth at mbosworth@bakerlaw.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.