Law Firm
Morris Plains, NJ
Asylum Attorney / Family Immigration Attorney / Business Immigration Attorney / Immigration - General Attorney in Morris Plains, NJ
Attorney
Min 2 yrs required
No
Job Title: External Attorney (Bilingual Spanish-English)
Job Responsibilities:
The role of an External Attorney at the law firm involves working within the field of immigration law, focusing on cases that support new Americans in gaining legal status in the United States. The responsibilities include:
- Handling immigration cases, with a particular emphasis on VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases.
- Representing and advocating for clients across the United States, despite the office being based in New Jersey.
- Ensuring client safety and maintaining family unity through legal advice and representation.
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to client service, characterized by empathy, honesty, and clarity.
- Contributing to the firm’s mission of changing lives by providing excellent legal services.
- Displaying a customer-focused attitude while being friendly and approachable.
- Participating in creative problem-solving and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Exhibiting a “can-do” attitude and a commitment to excellence in all legal proceedings and interactions.
- Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Adapting to new systems and procedures efficiently and working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Maintaining self-organization and demonstrating the capacity to work under pressure with appropriate urgency.
Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the position of External Attorney, candidates must meet the following educational and experiential criteria:
- Possess a minimum of 2+ years of attorney experience specifically in immigration cases, with an emphasis on VAWA.
- Hold a valid license to practice law in the United States. Candidates without this license are advised not to apply.
- Being a member of the NJ Bar is considered advantageous but is not a mandatory requirement.
- Demonstrate bilingual proficiency, being fluent or native in both Spanish and English.
- Exhibit strong IT skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace/Suite, Excel, Slack, Monday, and Immigration Case Management Systems.
- Show a strong passion for furthering immigrants' rights and a commitment to the firm's mission.
- Have excellent writing skills and the ability to respond to client and colleague requests with urgency and detail-oriented problem-solving abilities.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the position of External Attorney. However, candidates are encouraged to inquire about compensation during the application process or interview stages.
Jul 07, 2025
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