Associate Attorney

About Position 

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team and work directly with the owner and attorneys to support the team and help maintain our standard of excellence with clients. 

We are growing rapidly and need an associate attorney who can hit the ground running. This is a full-time job where you will be expected to manage a caseload. Competitive compensation is available depending on experience. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate profitability 

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of a client's case: assisting federal immigration proceedings and state court criminal cases 
• Conduct meetings with clients and recommend strategies. 
• Delegate work to paralegals, specialists and legal assistants by monitoring their work
• Full Service Immigration Services: Family Immigration, Employment Immigration, Deportation Defense.
• Visit clients in detention centers.
• Maintain client relationships
• Prepare legal reports and document

Desirable skills 

• Proven ability to handle multiple simultaneous responsibilities in a highly dynamic environment. 
• Capacity for teamwork. 
• Demonstrable and comparable experience in a law firm 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills Administrative and managerial powers 
• Analytical skills and great attention to detail Computer skills