Junior Immigration Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Immigration Litigation Associate in New York City, NY. The role involves managing legal operations and handling immigration-related litigation matters, providing oversight to the local legal team, and representing clients in various proceedings.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day legal operations of the Flushing field office.
• Handle immigration-related litigation from intake to completion.
• Represent clients in removal and detained proceedings.
• Attend USCIS interviews and prepare necessary documentation.
• Prepare and file motions, briefs, and evidence with relevant authorities.
• File Notices of Appeal and appellate briefs with the BIA.
• Conduct legal research and draft immigration petitions and memoranda.
• Assist with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petitions in Family Courts.
• Work independently while collaborating with the supervising attorney.
• Provide guidance to junior attorneys and supervise support staff.
• Maintain communication with the Senior Immigration Litigation Attorney.

Requirements

• J.D. degree required.
• Admitted to any State Bar (NY preferred).
• Minimum of two years of immigration court complex litigation experience.
• Federal Circuit Courts (1st to 11th) Admission a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Outstanding time management to oversee a large docket of cases.

Education

• J.D. degree required.

Certifications

• Admitted to any State Bar (NY preferred).

Skills

• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Firm-sponsored training programs and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive environment with a direct impact on work.

This full-services global law firm has offices in China and the United States. Its practice areas include global enforcement, corporate, litigation, immigration, and labor & employment. The firm has offices in New York City and Flushing, New York and Irvine, California.