Associate Attorney With 2-3 Years Experience With Employment-Based Immigration Job in Houston, TX Near Me - 276032 | BCGSearch.com

Associate Attorney With 2-3 Years Experience With Employment-Based Immigration

Type Full-Time

Location Texas - Houston

Job ID E3E3276032

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 - Max. 3 Years

Ranking 2 : Consumer and/or Business $$

Estimated Salary Consumer Facing Firm Salary-Tend to Be on Lower End in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Business Immigration

2022-09-29 08:04:28

Houston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 2-3 years of experience with employment-based immigration. The candidate will review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action. Will collaborate with clients and senior associates, and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently. Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used in proceedings and contract negotiations. Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice. Conduct consultations through Dialpad conference. Notate all lead and current client interactions through CRM software. Create short-length videos (usually 20-30 seconds) with tips for leads or provide quick updates to current clients. Create mid-length videos (3 minutes) to share step by step process. Work with the leads team to sign-up new cases. Explain complicated immigration concepts and present strategic solutions for clients in a digestible way. Participate and/or lead meetings with the Leads Team and Production Team. Supervise the production team in preparing petitions/applications. Write and review cover letters, briefs, and application packages before delivery to USCIS, etc. Draft legal documents, including motions and briefs. Research case law, regulations, and statutes to defend clients' rights. Legally evaluate the eligibility of foreign nationals for nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits. Review immigration forms for accuracy. Review evidence and offer suggestions for the Production Unit to request. Draft, review, and/or revise H-1B, E.B., and other petitions/applications, PERM Labor Certification audit responses, and complex RFEs for filing with the USCIS. Effectively manage client relationships. Effectively manage complex projects under tight deadlines. Work collaboratively with team members. Attend interviews at USCIS Field Office or court appearances. Occasional travel is required. Appear on GreenCardGuys TV youtube channel as a co-host with managing attorney John with or without him during live and/or recorded shows. Build vital relationships with community organizations and bar associations. Represent pro bono or low bono clients who are typically victims of domestic violence. Commit to working a minimum of 40 hours per week. Attend community and bar association events to represent the law firm. Must be Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association). Must have passed the Bar exam. Should have Active Bar admission in any state (TX, CA, or N.Y. Bar preferred). Native or Near-Native fluency in Spanish or Chinese and English is a must (written and spoken). Familiarity with various legal documents and immigration law is required.

The candidate should have solid communication skills and problem-solving skills in order to work with clients, staff members, and senior attorneys. Must have Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school. The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines is required. Must have solid organizational skills with a laser-focused eye for detail. The ability to communicate actively and clearly with accuracy is needed. The ability to build rapport with people is required. Must be focused on results proactive with a strong bias for action. Should be a competent solutions-oriented thinker and problem-solver. A Strategic and "out of the box" thinker who is eager to contribute suggestions and add value to cases is required. An insightful approach to evaluating potential cases that fit with the firm is needed. Must be eager to be mentored and to continually learn and grow. Should have the ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion. The ability to relate to individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds is required.

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