IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Job Description

Galleria area immigration law firm seeks a BILINGUAL (Spanish) IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY for its Removal Defense Practice Group.

Represent clients in Removal Proceedings. Prepare clients and attend interviews at USCIS. Prepare Asylum applications, both, affirmative and defensive. Prepare and file immigration petitions, motions, legal briefs. Perform legal research as needed. Experienced in Business-based petitions (eg. EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and PERM's desired but not required)

Required Skills & Knowledge:

MUST BE ADMITTED IN TEXAS OR ANY U.S. STATE. MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH. The ideal candidate must be able to manage complex tasks efficiently; prioritize workload in an extremely time-sensitive field of law; meet strict deadlines; be highly detail-oriented and have the ability to edit carefully; provide outstanding client service; flexible and adaptable to fast-paced setting; organized; self-motivated with strong initiative; possess a positive attitude and a professional demeanor. Must be able to supervise legal support staff. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Google calendar. Proficiency with Cerenade (preferred). Must have excellent written communication skills.

Submit your resume with salary history. Candidates must be able to accept employment in the United States with any employer without visa sponsorship.

MUST have a minimum of 2 years of Removal Defense Litigation Experience to be considered

Benefits:

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick days and PTO

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement with Employer Contribution

Paid State Bar Dues

Paid AILA Membership

Paid AILA Annual Conference

Covered Parking

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Great Work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Removal Litigation: 2 years

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Active US BAR LICENSE (Required)
Work Location: In person

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