Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Training & development
The Aguirre Law Firm is an established and trusted immigration law firm with a strong team motivated by the positive changes they create for our clients and immigrant community. Our Team is looking for a like minded Attorney with the same values and motivations.
Qualifications:
License to practice law in the State of California
Must have 1 - 3 years of experience practicing immigration
Knowledge of USCIS and EOIR procedures and case management
Ability work and maintain a caseload of 150+ cases
Must be fluent to speak and write in both English and Spanish REQUIRED
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Flexible Team Player
Ability to supervise and support staff
Reliable Transportation
Be Flexible to work from two Office Locations Los Angeles, and Van Nuys would be helpful, but not required.
Job Duties and Skills: This Attorney should have the capacity to manage an array of tasks including but not limited to
Meet with Department Manager/Attorney and team to assure we are meeting deadlines and completing tasks
Review and prepare EOIR & USCIS Filing as needed
Represent clients in court
Calendar management to avoid conflicts and prioritize workload equitably
Contribute ideas to further the company mission
Conduct file and calendar reviews to assure the timeliness of work and to keep the team accountable.
Analysis cases to identify issues, and potential conflicts and communicate with clients issues and set expectations.
Research relevant statutes, case law, new legal developments and potential arguments
Meet and discuss overall case game plans and theory with supervising attorney
Prepare clients for interview and set up expectations
Draft Motions, Waivers, Declarations, Litigation Briefs as needed
Documents client communications and case notes
Communicate effectively with clients to assure client satisfaction
Work 1 Saturday per month, as needed.
Other case management related tasks to assist office as a team player
Register, organize and file file/case correspondence from the government and clients
Notes and data entry and upkeep of our company software
Ability and hand dexterity to type at least 45 wpm
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, internet proficient
Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 Lbs.
Please respond with your resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples demonstrating skills for analyzing case matters, communication / writing skills, and knowledge of the law. We may in turn contact you to ask you for additional writing samples or schedule an appointment.
Please submit your resume with all supporting documents to this ad
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations: Personal protective equipment provided or required Social distancing guidelines in place. Experience: Immigration: 1 - 2 years (Required)
Language: Spanish (Required)
License/Certification: license to Practice in California (Required)