Description:
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Attorney to join our team. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client cases, providing high-quality legal representation, and ensuring compliance with immigration laws and regulations.The Associate Attorney is accountable for conducting day to day work on client cases. Responsibilities include:
Client interactions and representation
Research and analysis
File preparation and submission
Project management
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Conduct intake of cases, consult with clients to understand details and merits of each case
- Proactively communicate with clients and keep them informed regarding case processing and procedural issues
- Represent clients at meetings, on calls, in emails, etc.
- Conduct research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on appropriate action and recommendations
- Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents and suggesting alterations as needed
- Request and review data and information from clients in an organized, complete, and timely manner
- Ensure data obtained from clients remains confidential and is stored securely
- Prepare business immigration memorandum
- Write/review contracts
- Manage trademarks
- Conduct quality reviews of petition packages and other correspondence to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Oversee the work of interns, law clerks, and/or paralegals to complete cases under the supervision of the lead attorney - US
- Update and manage status reports
- Keep lead attorney - US informed of case progress, issues, and risks
- Capture hours spent on each case
- Build and maintain depth of understanding of immigration types (e.g., H1B, E2, PERM, AOS, Family), application process, emerging trends, and updates to immigration law
- Encourage a best in class organizational culture where teammates and peers feel valued, celebrated, and engaged
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active license to practice law in the state of Florida
- 0-3 years' experience practicing law; prior experience as a Legal Intern or Law Clerk for an immigration practice preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Advanced in MS Office (excel, PPT, Outlook) and legal software