Associate Attorney

Kuck Baxter LLC • Full-time • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • 4d ago

Summary:

Responsible for the representation of clients in immigration matters. An associate attorney will represent clients in both family-based immigration matters as well as immigration-related litigation before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts.

Essential Functions:

· Assess the eligibility of foreign nationals to file family-based immigration applications, applications for naturalization, and eligibility for relief before the immigration courts.

· Represent clients in presenting applications before USCIS at interviews.

· Supervise and review initial filings and RFE responses prepared by paralegals/legal assistants.

· Work directly with clients to advance cases through the various immigration processes.

· Supervise and review the work of paralegal staff.

· Train paralegal and support staff on immigration practice and procedure.

· Research immigration law and procedures.

· Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, and legal briefs.

· Enter case information into computerized databases and case management systems.

· Track the status of filings and inform clients of any follow up that may be necessary.

· Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Non-Essential Functions:

· Assist other firm attorneys in representing clients before immigration courts and USCIS.

· Assist with preparations and management of occasional business-related immigration applications.

· Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required.

· Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience

J.D. or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Active and unrestricted license to practice law in at least one U.S. state is required. English language fluency with excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), and problem-solving skills. Spanish fluency is required. 1-3 years of immigration or litigation experience. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work effectively under strict time deadlines while handling significant case volumes. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on ability to work within a team structure.