Immigration Staff Attorney

Overview

Apply for the Immigration Staff Attorney position at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis. The role requires 3‑5 years of business immigration experience and involves managing a high volume of case types while working closely with a fast‑paced team.

Indianapolis, IN

• Exercise significant discretion, apply legal research skills, formulate arguments, and identify appropriate case law for business immigration matters.
• Manage large caseloads and independently handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, reviewing, drafting, and monitoring petitions.
• Maintain professional, responsive communication with clients, meeting deadlines and handling extensive client contact.
• Commit to professionalism, customer service, and teamwork philosophy with clients and internal teams.
• Require strong academic performance and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Juris Doctor, licensed to practice law in Indiana and in good standing.
• At least 3‑5 years of experience preparing business immigration applications and related matters.
• Congenial personality, excellent client interaction skills, and demonstrated passion for immigration work.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, work independently, be well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and prioritize workload.
• Skillful identification and management of issues, fast learning in a dynamic environment, and effective interaction with diverse professionals.

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