Baker McKenzie

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

Reports to: Alternative Legal Services (“ALS”) GIM team 

Position type: Professional Services 

Development framework: Business Support

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Working at Baker McKenzie Belfast Center:

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Center is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the industry, featuring comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance, and a comprehensive employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.  We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.