IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Job Description
Galleria area immigration law firm seeks a BILINGUAL (Spanish) IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY for its Removal Defense Practice Group.
Represent clients in Removal Proceedings. Prepare clients and attend interviews at USCIS. Prepare Asylum applications, both, affirmative and defensive. Prepare and file immigration petitions, motions, legal briefs. Perform legal research as needed. Experienced in Business-based petitions (eg. EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and PERM's desired but not required)
Required Skills & Knowledge:
MUST BE ADMITTED IN TEXAS OR ANY U.S. STATE. MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH. The ideal candidate must be able to manage complex tasks efficiently; prioritize workload in an extremely time-sensitive field of law; meet strict deadlines; be highly detail-oriented and have the ability to edit carefully; provide outstanding client service; flexible and adaptable to fast-paced setting; organized; self-motivated with strong initiative; possess a positive attitude and a professional demeanor. Must be able to supervise legal support staff. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Google calendar. Proficiency with Cerenade (preferred). Must have excellent written communication skills.
Submit your resume with salary history. Candidates must be able to accept employment in the United States with any employer without visa sponsorship.
MUST have a minimum of 2 years of Removal Defense Litigation Experience to be considered
Benefits:
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick days and PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement with Employer Contribution
Paid State Bar Dues
Paid AILA Membership
Paid AILA Annual Conference
Covered Parking
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development Assistance
Great Work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Removal Litigation: 2 years
Language:
License/Certification:
- Active US BAR LICENSE (Required)
- Work Location: In person