Associate Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney in Irving, TX. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, providing comprehensive legal services in immigration law. This role involves managing a team of paralegals, representing clients in legal proceedings, and handling a diverse caseload.

Duties

• Supervise a team of paralegals, ensuring timely and accurate task completion.
• Coordinate with Senior Attorney on case strategy and complex legal issues.
• Review over 20 applications weekly before submission.
• Prepare for and attend Master Hearings, handling two to eight hearings weekly.
• Draft and file various legal motions.
• Coordinate with DHS for joint motions as needed.
• Meet with clients to discuss case updates and strategies.
• Represent clients during USCIS appointments.
• Conduct case reviews and maintain communication with paralegals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to, and in good standing with the bar in any state and/or Puerto Rico.
• 1-2 years of experience in immigration, removal proceedings, and deportation.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage high-volume caseloads.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools.
• Strong writing, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in any state and/or Puerto Rico.

Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Multitasking and managing high-volume caseloads.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools.
• Strong writing, reading, and comprehension.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Negotiation and mediation skills.

Benefits

• Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums).
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401K with 4% match.
• Group Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance up to 500K.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Group Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Telemedicine for all employees and dependents.
• Mental Health assistance for all employees and dependents.
• 3 weeks accrued PTO.
• $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement.
• Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees.