Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

401K

Holidays + Vacations package

Job Summary

Busy Immigration Law Firm is seeking an Attorney to join our Immigration Law firm. In this role, you will represent in court, provide legal counsel, perform legal research, guide paralegals, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with paralegals, other colleagues, and owner/manager to provide excellent legal services to our clients. If you are a self-starter with a passion for law, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Representing clients in immigration court proceedings and interviews with agencies like USCIS, EOIR & ICE

Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents for EOIR and USCIS

Conduct legal research for complex matters

Prepare for and attend legal proceedings

Provide legal counsel in conjunction with manager/ owner

Maintain detailed and accurate client records

Work with paralegals team overseeing legal research and case preparation

Provide consultations to potential clients

Managing communication between clients and legal team members

Coordinating case timelines and ensuring deadlines are met across the legal team

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam

Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

1 - 2 years of experience attending legal proceedings

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detailed oriented

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.

Spanish preferred but not required.

Position is required for Philadelphia Office in PA or New Brunswick Office in NJ

Some traveling might be required to the Newark EOIR or the USCIS Offices

For anyone out of state relocation must be done before start date