Associate Attorney; Affirmative Family- Immigration

Associate Attorney (Affirmative Family-Based Immigration)

Green Evans-Schroeder, a nationally recognized immigration law firm, is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Associate Attorney to support our affirmative immigration practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent law graduate passionate about immigration law to develop expertise in a dynamic and supportive legal environment with a focus on affirmative, family-based, humanitarian, and employment-based immigration matters.

This position requires full-time work in our Tucson office.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Case Management

The entry-level affirmative immigration associate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and filing comprehensive immigration applications primarily pertaining to affirmative family-based immigration applications, consular processing, and humanitarian matters with USCIS and the Department of State.
• Conducting thorough client consultations and intake interviews
• Maintaining effective and respectful client communications, as well as communications with court staff and other government agencies, throughout the life of each case
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including affirmative family-based immigration petitions, supporting declarations, and comprehensive application packages
• Representing clients during USCIS interviews and administrative proceedings
• Maintaining organized electronic and paper files to safeguard client property and ensure compliance with ethical standards
• Conducting in-depth legal research on complex immigration law issues
• Ensuring compliance with all immigration regulations and ethical standards
• Proactively collaborating with the legal team consisting of paralegals and legal assistants, to ensure effective and efficient case progress

Professional Development

• Collaborate closely with supervising partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategies
• Participate in ongoing legal education and training
• Remain current with evolving immigration laws and policy changes
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and best practices

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse client populations
• Language: Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is required.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Legal research, case management software, document maintenance and preparation. Experience with immigration-related online forms.
• Research
  
  Skills:
  
  Associates must need to research aspects of immigration law and procedure relevant to their cases to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Associates will manage a high volume of diverse family-based and humanitarian immigration cases and must develop effective systems to ensure their professional and ethical obligations are met in each case.

Preferred

• Strong academic background with demonstrated interest in immigration law
• Prior experience with legal case management software
• Experience with hourly billing

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic and commitment to providing high-quality legal services to a diverse clientele.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, legal staff, attorneys, and government agencies.
• A commitment to prioritizing the team’s success, showing respect for all members, and having the courage to make tough decisions and take responsibility for mistakes.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain client confidentiality

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment