Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC · 5 hours ago
Associate Attorney (Affirmative Family-Based Immigration)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGreen Evans-Schroeder, a nationally recognized immigration law firm, is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Associate Attorney to support their affirmative immigration practice. This role involves preparing and filing immigration applications, conducting client consultations, and collaborating with the legal team on case strategies.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Erin Border
Responsibilities
Preparing and filing comprehensive immigration applications primarily pertaining to affirmative family-based immigration applications, consular processing, and humanitarian matters with USCIS and the Department of State
Conducting thorough client consultations and intake interviews
Maintaining effective and respectful client communications, as well as communications with court staff and other government agencies, throughout the life of each case
Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including affirmative family-based immigration petitions, supporting declarations, and comprehensive application packages
Representing clients during USCIS interviews and administrative proceedings
Maintaining organized electronic and paper files to safeguard client property and ensure compliance with ethical standards
Conducting in-depth legal research on complex immigration law issues
Ensuring compliance with all immigration regulations and ethical standards
Proactively collaborating with the legal team consisting of paralegals and legal assistants, to ensure effective and efficient case progress
Collaborate closely with supervising partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategies
Participate in ongoing legal education and training
Remain current with evolving immigration laws and policy changes
Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and best practices
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse client populations
Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is required
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Legal research, case management software, document maintenance and preparation
Experience with immigration-related online forms
Associates must need to research aspects of immigration law and procedure relevant to their cases to problem solve and troubleshoot
Associates will manage a high volume of diverse family-based and humanitarian immigration cases and must develop effective systems to ensure their professional and ethical obligations are met in each case
Preferred
Strong academic background with demonstrated interest in immigration law
Prior experience with legal case management software
Experience with hourly billing
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Company
Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC
When you seek legal help for a problem, your lawyer should take the time to listen to your concerns and work with you to find a reasonable solution for your particular immigration or criminal problem with the law.
Founded in 2005
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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