Associate Attorney

Overview

Provides legal advice and counsel in support of immigration matters before USCIS and Executive Office of Immigration Review. Researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews all immigrant and non-immigrant visa matters. Reviews and process incoming documents.

Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on immigration matters, researching applicable laws and regulations, preparing and reviewing visa matters, and processing incoming documents.

• Admitted to practice law in any state.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university is required.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher and top 15% of graduating class.
• Excellent writing, organizational and research skills required. (Writing sample may be requested).
• 5 years of litigation experience or 3 years of immigration experience.
• Immigration experience is a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Regular appearance in Immigration Court in person and by video; travel to Immigration Courts in other cities may be necessary.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Occasional lifting of mail totes, extended computer work, and standing at a copy machine may be required.

Fun, exciting, challenging work. Excellent compensation. Benefit package includes 401K and profit sharing.