The Law Firm of Fatima Johnson, an Immigration firm located in Indianapolis, is seeking a full-time Immigration Attorney to join our team! The ideal candidate must be able to present a friendly and professional first impression to clients and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Culture of our Firm:
The business and social environment we operate in today has changed. What worked yesterday may not work today and will likely not work tomorrow. To thrive, we must incorporate new ways of thinking and embrace new practices. As part of our individual and agency cultural change process, it is critical that all employees of TLFFJ aspire to the following:
- A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values
- A commitment to excellence in everything we do
- A commitment to self-improvement
- A commitment to serving clients and providing superior customer service
- A commitment to outcomes and measured results
- A commitment to innovation
Job Description:This position is for our Indianapolis, IN office. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid office environment, with both remote work and work in our Indianapolis, IN location being required. The ideal candidate will do the following:
- Draft support letters, responses to Requests for Evidence from USCIS
- Represent clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
- Draft communications to clients describing/addressing immigration law issues
- Communicate with clients verbally and in writing to secure information and documentation
- Conduct research by utilizing on-line legal research tools
- Review and maintain client database files
- Plan cases and case strategies under the supervision of senior attorneys
- Determine case priorities and keep abreast of all case developments
- Learn about U.S. immigration rules and procedures
- Review potential clients' issues and consult with them
**This description is not exhaustive. Certain tasks will change from time to time but the core functions listed above will remain the primary responsibilities.
Required:
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate Degree and have passed any U.S. state's bar exam, although Indiana licensure is preferred
- Exceptional communication skills
- Superior decision making skills
- Competency to serve clients from a variety of cultures
Strongly Preferred:
- Immigration Law experience
- Fluency in English and Spanish
Compensation: Based upon experience
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Resume
- References
**Incomplete applications will be deleted and not entertained.**
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to the Indianapolis, IN metropolitan area (Answer affirmatively if you already live in Indy or a surrounding county)?
License/Certification:
- license to practice law in Indiana (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianapolis, IN 46208: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
