Immigration Paralegal - 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.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our growing and dynamic Immigration Law Department in our Minneapolis office, with the opportunity to work remotely in a hybrid environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, an interest in immigration law, and a passion for helping clients through the immigration process.

• Work closely with attorneys to prepare a variety of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions on behalf of employers and foreign nationals including H-1B, L-1, TN, PERMs, I-140, and I-485 petitions.
• Prepare family-based petitions and naturalization applications.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather necessary information and documentation.
• Organize and manage confidential client data, deadlines, and documents.
• Conduct legal research as needed to support case preparation.
• Monitor and track case progress to ensure timely filings and/or responses to USCIS.
• Assist attorneys and other team members with case management, including reporting needs and other case management duties as needed.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Adobe, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of immigration-related case management database is a plus.
• 2+ years' experience in immigration law or similar preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• A Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

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.

Applications will only be accepted online at  Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact

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  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.