THE FIRM
Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. We have also been selected as one of Albuquerque's Best Places to Work. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com
THE POSITION
We represent many clients in family and humanitarian immigration cases such as petitioning for loved ones or applying for visas for victims of crime. This position will be a part of the family- and humanitarian-based immigration team working alongside other experienced attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants.
We are hiring for a full time Associate Attorney to work in either our Albuquerque or Santa Fe office.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Loves crossing tasks off a list and gets joy in getting projects across the finish line
- Enjoys helping and encouraging others in their tasks, projects, and ideas
- Is a natural in exercising good judgment and evaluating ideas and decisions
- Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Cares about the communities we serve
- Is fluent in Spanish
Mission of the Position
Take charge of family- and humanitarian-based immigration caseload with efficiency and quality in a team comprised of other attorneys and paralegals.
Outcomes
Within the first 6 months on the job:
- Embrace firm mission and culture.
- Be able to conduct consultations with supervision by other attorneys
- Prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS and other related agencies
- Effectively handle interviews before USCIS in consultation with other attorneys
- Take ownership over assigned cases in order to effectively and timely manage tasks and deadlines
- Effectively communicate with clients regarding the immigration process and case strategy
Within 1 year on the job:
- Conduct consultations independently
- Represent clients in interviews before USCIS independently
- Independently prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS
- Establish professional profiles, online presence, and contacts with referral sources
Competencies
- Timely task and project completion
- Organization
- Task ownership and follow-through
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork/ability to work independently on collaborative projects
- Efficiency
- Good discernment/judgment
- Customer service
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional attitude and demeanor
Location
Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM.
Full Time
The position is full time, in person, Monday-Friday. This is not a remote position.
Experience
No prior legal experience required. We will consider recent graduates and 3rd year law students graduating soon.
Education
JD
License
License to practice law in any jurisdiction in the U.S. or ability to take the bar exam in the immediate future.
Compensation
Our philosophy is to hire the best people and pay at the top of the market, including a full benefits package. Initial compensation is dependent on experience. Advancements and raises are based on productivity and performance in addition to cost-of-living adjustments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please tell us about your interest in Immigration in 2-4 sentences.
- Which office do you prefer to work out of? (Santa Fe or Albuquerque)
Education:
Language:
Work Location: In person