Description:
Position Overview: We are expanding and looking to add a passionate and dedicated associate attorney to our team who will help us serve our clients. Spanish speaking abilities and prior immigration experience is preferred but not required, we will train and support the right person for the position.Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- (USCIS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits
- Communicate with clients, supervisors, staff, opposing counsel, and government agencies
- Maintain case files and meet deadlines
- Stay current with changes in immigration laws and regulations
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active state bar membership
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required (both oral and written)
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience with immigration law in a law school clinic, non-profit, or private law firm is
Preferred but not required:
Commitment to providing excellent client service
Competencies:
- Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical
- Attention to detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability - Job requires being reliable, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
