Description:
An Immigration Attorney is searching for a remote/hybrid Immigration Associate Attorney for our Austin, Texas based law firm. We're looking for a candidate with strong research and writing skills, who has a passion for Immigration, to help take our growing law firm to the next level. We take our culture and teamwork atmosphere seriously. We are a highly motivated team that prides itself on working toward a common goal.A successful candidate for the Immigration Associate Attorney will be organized, have attention to detail, and enjoy working in a team environment. Growth potential in this role will come from showing successful comprehension of strategic vision, success in implementing and executing strategy, exemplifying positive and effective work and leadership with a team, and, strong legal research and writing skills. We are looking for a candidate with 1-2 years of H2 Visa or PERM experience but general Immigration experience will be accepted. This position can be hybrid or fully remote depending on candidate location.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and evaluate strategy through thorough legal research and writing
- Assist with drafting and reviewing fillings for USCIS and the DOL
- Strategize responses for RFEs, NODs, and RFIs
- Communicate with the Senior Paralegal on the movement of cases through the process in accordance with case strategy, goals, and established deadlines
- Assist in providing direction to paralegals and legal assistants
- Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through effective and reliable communication on behalf of themselves, the firm itself, and/or the team
- Track time and record time worked on matters and administrative tasks
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- License to practice law (preferred)
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter
- Immigration clinic experience and law review experience
- 1-2 years of PERM/H2B experience preferred
- Bilingual