Baker McKenzie

You will be supporting 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, and assisting with the delivery of projects to various Baker McKenzie offices around the globe.

• Working with the North America GIM team;
• Discharging client assignments as defined by the GIM partners and associates, with a focus on assignments involving employment based immigration;
•  Assisting with editing and maintenance of billable and complimentary knowledge management tools published by the E&C group;
• Conducting billable projects, working individually or within teams;
• Drafting and preparing employment-based and permanent residency filings (e.g. H-1B, L-1, I-140, Adjustment of Status Application, and PERM Petitions);
• Communicating with the instructing team, other internal Baker McKenzie teams and relevant third parties (where appropriate) throughout the duration of billable projects;
• Compiling appropriate documentation/forms/filings regarding client matters;
• Ensuring own compliance with Firm time recording requirements on projects.

Skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program preferred 
• Experience in U.S. Immigration law preferred, particularly experience at a law firm;
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and online research tools
•  Ability to review, analyze and organize documentary and factual evidence
•  Strong attention to detail 
•  Excellent writing and organizational skills
•  Good communication skills
•  Ability to work well in both a team and individually
•  Keen to develop and use initiative

The Firm's Services function works closely with our Partners and fee-earners to deliver comprehensive, high quality and high value services to our clients. It is geared towards improving operational and financial performance, and constantly rethinking the services we offer, as well as developing new innovative solutions and platforms. The core teams within Services are:

•    Business Management
•    Legal Project Management
•    Pricing Strategy
•    Service Design 
•    Alternative Legal Services
•    Global eDiscovery and Data Advisory

The Tampa Center is one of our key Centers, established in order to provide our clients and stakeholders with high quality services efficiently and effectively. It is also a Center of excellence, focusing on supporting our offices in the provision of high quality legal services to the Firm's clients around the world.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Legal Support Services (Tampa Center)

Key relationships 

•   North America GIM team 
•   Tampa Legal Support Services Team
•   Belfast Alternative Legal Services Team

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.

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. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify recruitmentservices@bakermckenzie.com 

Pay Transparency 

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.