Entry-level Immigration Practice Group Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking an Entry-level Immigration Practice Group Associate Attorney with the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Entry-level Immigration Practice Group Associate Attorney will be responsible for reviewing and filing a variety of non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications with government agencies and consulates, under the supervision of a senior attorney. The role requires collaboration with legal assistants, paralegals, and senior attorneys, staying informed about business immigration law developments, conducting research, drafting legal documents, contributing to marketing initiatives, participating in training sessions, and monitoring case activity.

Duties:

• Review and file non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications with government agencies and consulates.
• Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, and supervising attorneys for assigned cases.
• Stay updated on business immigration law developments.
• Conduct research and draft alerts, publications, and blog posts.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives, as necessary.
• Participate in training sessions and other firm and section-related activities.
• Regularly review client-facing and internal reports to monitor case activity and new case initiations.

Requirements:

• Graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in CA, DC, MA, or NY.
• 2+ years of experience in business immigration law and/or immigration clerkship.
• Experience reviewing reports and monitoring data compliance in an immigration-focused database.
• Strong docket and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar in CA, DC, MA, or NY.

Skills:

• Strong docket and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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