Bilingual Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Bilingual Associate Attorney in Nashville, TN. The role involves working on various immigration applications and supervising non-attorney team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for assisting immigrants in legalizing their status and at least three years of experience in family and humanitarian immigration law.

Duties

• Identify immigration relief options for clients.
• Strategize advocacy approaches for challenging cases.
• Provide leadership and training to non-attorney team members.
• Audit and review work from non-attorney team members.
• Ensure ethical obligations are met by non-attorney team members.
• Answer legal questions from support teams.
• Review and edit USCIS applications and supporting materials.
• Stay informed about changes in immigration law.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• 3+ years of experience in an immigration law firm.
• Experience with humanitarian and family-based visas preferred.
• Advocacy-focused approach to client representation.
• Innovative mindset for improving operations and processes.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Education

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of a state bar.

Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Strong leadership and training capabilities.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and client guidance.

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.