Legal Writer - Immigration - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are :

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview :

We are seeking an inquisitive, creative professional to develop written advocacy pieces as a Technical Writer for foreign nationals seeking immigration status in the United States to join the Immigration Department.

Key Responsibilities Include :

This position focuses on creating written and supporting materials including drafting, editing, summarizing, and rewriting persuasive prototype / expert letters, employer / sponsor letters, and USCIS cover letters for high level foreign individuals working largely at some of America's leading universities, healthcare institutions, and companies in the biomedical or engineering fields in order to establish their eligibility to attain immigration status, largely in recognition of their outstanding academic abilities or their professional contributions to the national interest in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, or math) fields.

This is a unique, challenging, and stimulating position in the vibrant area of immigration law, working at one of the largest and leading law firms in Minnesota in close conjunction with senior partners and attorneys as part of our Paralegal team in the firm's Immigration Department.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have :

• This position requires a passion for immigration law and superlative organizational, analytical and writing skills.
• The position is open to individuals with excellent attention to detail, superb verbal and written skills, and an interest in world affairs and foreign cultures.
• You must be able to work well in a document intensive and fast-paced environment.
• Experience and a Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required.

Benefits :

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security / Medicare planning, 401(k) / Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $25-33 / hour. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Applying For This Position :

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com / careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson :

With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world : Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and / or federal laws.

We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.