Attorney needed for New Brunswick office

Job Overview: A law firm in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a dynamic and qualified Attorney to join its Immigration Law team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for legal document preparation, research, client representation, and providing expert legal counsel. The Attorney will be pivotal in negotiating for clients, maintaining accurate client records, and supervising support staff.

Job Details: Join Immigration Law Firm

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and various legal documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support cases and provide informed counsel.
• Attend legal proceedings, ensuring effective representation of clients' interests.
• Collaborate with manager/owner to provide comprehensive legal counsel.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records for reference and reporting.
• Supervise paralegals and administrative assistants, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Provide training to paralegals as needed, fostering professional development.

Requirements:

• Completing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and Bar exam.
• Active membership in the American Bar Association (ABA).
• 1-2 years of experience attending legal proceedings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in legal documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to best serve clients.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar exam certification.
• Active membership in the American Bar Association (ABA).

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Detail-oriented legal document preparation.
• Negotiation and problem-solving.
• Supervisory and training skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Job Location: New Brunswick, NJ