Attorney

The Wu Law Firm • Full-time • New Brunswick, NJ, US • $70k - $95k / year • 5h ago

Benefits:

401(k)

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
401K
Holidays + Vacations package
International Environment

Job Summary

The Wu Law Firm, a committed immigration law practice dedicated to compassionate and zealous advocacy, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our team. In this role, you will represent in court, provide legal counsel, perform legal research, guide paralegals, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with paralegals, other colleagues, and owner/manager to provide excellent legal services to our clients.

We are looking for an attorney who is proactive, responsible, and passionate about serving immigrant communities. If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, we would love to speak with you.

Responsibilities

Representing clients in immigration court proceedings and interviews with agencies like USCIS, EOIR & ICE
Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents for EOIR and USCIS
Conduct legal research for complex matters
Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
Provide legal counsel in conjunction with manager/ owner
Maintain detailed and accurate client records
Work with paralegals team overseeing legal research and case preparation
Provide consultations to potential clients
Managing communication between clients and legal team members
Coordinating case timelines and ensuring deadlines are met across the legal team

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
1 - 2 years of experience attending legal proceedings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Detailed oriented
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google suite
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.
Spanish preferred but not required.
Position is required for Philadelphia Office in PA or New Brunswick Office in NJ
Some traveling might be required to the Newark EOIR or the USCIS Offices
For anyone out of state relocation must be done before start date

Compensation

Salary Range: $70,000–$95,000 (depending on experience).