Associate Attorney - Immigration

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Greenwood Village, CO, to focus on family and/or employment-based immigration cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law and a commitment to client service.

Duties

• Oversee and manage family and/or employment-based immigration cases under supervision of Partners.
• Handle family-based permanent residency and naturalization applications.
• Manage removal defense and waiver cases.
• Process humanitarian-based applications including asylum, VAWA, U visa, TPS, and DACA.
• Prepare non-immigrant visa petitions and port of entry packages.
• Coordinate temporary and permanent labor certification applications with DOL.
• Manage employment-based permanent residency applications.
• Conduct client communication and attend meetings.
• Participate in consultation meetings with prospective clients under supervision.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience as an Immigration Attorney.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Flexibility, patience, eagerness to learn, and a sense of humor.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong case management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K matching plan.
• Paid vacation leave starting at ten days per year.
• Sick leave of 48 hours per year.
• Holiday leave of ten days per year.
• Additional earned paid time off for hours worked beyond 40-hour work week.

This Denver, Colorado firm covers all immigration needs for individuals and businesses alike. They have a strong focus on removal defense, citizenship, business immigration, and individual and family-related immigration cases. The lawyers and associates at this firm maintain a commitment to serving their clients' immigration law needs.