The ideal candidate must be committed to advocating for client’s rights and have a strong desire to help change people’s lives. You will have the following accountabilities:

Perform quality legal work with very limited review, oversees entire matter files from case initiation, case strategy/planning, including regular status conferences with clients throughout the process until successful completion of the case.
Meet with clients to determine case strategy based on their goals and the law.
Assesses eligibility for immigration benefits for Family, business, Deportation and humanitarian cases.
Represent clients at USCIS interviews;
Drafts, reviews, and files appropriate court pleadings including legal motions, petitions and briefs; prepares appropriate immigration applications.
Responsible for legal operations consistent with the firm’s mission and principles while playing a key role in managing client relationships, oversees activities and production of other team members.
Supervise and direct support staff to collaborate on case strategy and determine case statuses, reports case statuses on a regular basis to Firm Owner.
Provides excellent customer service while building client rapport and trust.

SKILLS

Sense of urgency for goal achievement
Ability to perform varied activities with multiple, simultaneous projects and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Results focus, idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving
Quick decision making in response to changing conditions

Responsibilities

Completing tasks from start to finish.
Concern for getting work done on time and correctly.
Extremely task oriented. High standards of quality and accuracy.
Adhering to established guidelines and procedures.
Requires high degree of information gathering before making decision.
Must be comfortable in making decisions in area of specialty or expertise.
Reserved, factual, formal, and sincere communication.
Look to management for direction in areas outside of expertise.
Strong follow-through on delegated tasks and assignments
Following established policies and procedures and expects other to do the same.
Leads by example is the technical expert in the area and does work required of subordinates.

Qualifications:

Immigration Law Experience in business, family and Asylum
License/Certification: Bar License (Required)
Juris Doctorate Degree - admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment often under tight deadlines.
Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber; as well as excellent writing, research and analytical skills are required.

We care about skills and experience just as much as behavior, habits, and attitudes . . . you must:

Not only “adapt” to change, but lead change-drive it and thrive in it
Talk more about the solution than the problem
Equally embrace both aspects of the “work/life balance”
Have a high energy level
Never hesitate to praise when deserved and correct when needed
Have a thick skin and high empathy
Have keen conflict resolution skills (not conflict avoidance skills)

This Position will offer:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Performance Bonus
Paid bar dues.
Health insurance plan upon qualification.
Dental and Vision plan upon qualification
Opportunity to work with firm leadership that values a positive environment, personal and professional growth, work-life balance, and team culture.
As a condition of employment applicants may be required to successfully pass a background check, including education verification, licensure verification and criminal history.

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