Associate Immigration Attorney

AG Law Firm

Associate Immigration Attorney

New Brunswick, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you the next attorney for our law firm? Are you looking for a growing, innovative culture where quality teamwork improves people’s lives every day? Do you thrive as a big fish in a small pond, with the owner’s ear tuned in to you? Would you enjoy the opportunity to interact with clients daily, design and execute strategies for clients, and shape firm processes, rather than push paper all day? Do you get excited about opportunities to grow personally and professionally? If yes, then this position could be a great fit for you. We help immigrants build a better future in the US. We forge long-lasting relationships with clients. We value employees who enjoy rewarding relationships with clients, and who know how to work hard and have fun. If you have talents or skills, we are not asking for here, we’ll work to find a way for you to use them. We are seeking a highly motivated Associate with excellent skills to become a part of our growing team. The ideal candidate will be available for full-time work, but a part-time arrangement will be considered. • Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications, at market rates • Bonus opportunities! • Recognized work-life balance • Paid Holidays • PTO • Potentially Health Insurance Responsibilities: The associate will be responsible for all aspects of clients’ matters, including meeting with prospective clients, devising strategies, finalizing and customizing immigration documents, drafting immigration and family pleadings, briefs, and motions, supervising and delegating work to paralegals and assistants, preparing for and attending immigration and family court hearings, and supervising applications. Qualifications: The Ideal Candidate Will: • Have 5+ years of attorney experience in immigration • Active member of the State Bar • Fluent in Spanish Skills and experience are required and valued, but attitude, character, personality, and integrity are also important. High-maintenance, humorless, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and should not apply. • You should be a self-starter, a quick learner, and have a solid ability to work both independently and with a team • Creative problem-solving, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize are important • Have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; • Have solid computer and time management skills • Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct • Demonstrate a strong work ethic with high standards for quality and quantity of work • Be able to interact with clients, colleagues, and co-workers in a compassionate, personable, and professional manner Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 yearly

    • The associate will be responsible for all aspects of clients’ matters, including meeting with prospective clients, devising strategies, finalizing and customizing immigration documents, drafting immigration and family pleadings, briefs, and motions, supervising and delegating work to paralegals and assistants, preparing for and attending immigration and family court hearings, and supervising applications.

  • Compensation
    $90,000-$130,000 per year