Immigration Paralegal

Job Duties

We are seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support a high‑volume employment‑based immigration practice in our Minneapolis or Seattle office. In this role, you will manage nonimmigrant and immigrant matters under attorney supervision and collaborate closely with clients and internal teams. Do you love working in a dynamic environment? Are you an excellent communicator and self-starter? If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you.

In this role, you will:

• Assist attorneys with employment-based immigration cases. Draft, prepare, and file employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, including H-1B, L, E, TN, O, PERM labor certifications, I-140 petitions, and I-485 applications.

• Ensure all filings are accurate, complete and timely, consistent with the law firm and government procedures.

• Maintain an updated case management system (LawLogix) to monitor deadlines and filing dates.

• Collect, organize and maintain supporting evidence and corporate documents, ensuring compliance with the agency requirements.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various governmental agencies and AILA sites, and related business and scientific websites.

• Start and manage assigned cases with limited supervision. Prepare case reports, metrics and status updates for clients and attorneys upon request. Monitor Visa Bulletin, USCIS and DOL case processing times and case status, visa expiration dates and other timelines for clients.

• Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information. Communicate findings to attorney; communicate as agent of attorney.

• Work effectively as a team with staff and attorneys to collaborate and provide exceptional and efficient client service.

• Organize, monitor, and maintain multiple projects, as needed.

• May perform other duties not listed above.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.

• At least 3-5 years of relevant employment-based immigration law experience in a law firm or corporate setting.

• Deep familiarity with nonimmigrant (e.g., H‑1B, L‑1, E, TN, O) and immigrant processes (PERM-based and PERM-exempt I‑140, I‑485, etc.), including end‑to‑end PERM lifecycle.

• Ability to review filing instructions for various application and petition types and obtain necessary forms and documentation.

• Ability to draft petition/application letter and prepare government agency forms for filings.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgment.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

• Ability to work with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.

• Strong technical skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines both individually and in a team environment.

• Ability to work in office 50% of the work week, increasing to 80% of the work week (four days per work week) starting January 4, 2027.

Preferred:

• Large law firm or high‑volume corporate immigration experience; exposure to Labor & Employment matters a plus.

• LawLogix or comparable immigration law software experience; strong research skills.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

• Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

• Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)

• 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

• Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)

• Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is $29.53 to $43.67 per hour.

The pay range for this position in Seattle only is $34.87 to $53.59 per hour.

This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through September 4, 2026.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.

Minimum Experience Required

• At least 3-5 years of relevant employment-based immigration law experience in a law firm or corporate setting.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$29.53 - $43.67 / Hourly

Postal Code

55402

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

5025

Job Benefits

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)