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Associate Attorney

Farmer Law PC

Associate Attorney

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Farmer law PC is searching for an associate with strong research and writing skills, who has a passion for immigration, to help take our growing law firm to the next level. We are not your typical law firm – We are poised for aggressive growth, and we’re looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation. Growth potential in this role will come from showing successful comprehension of strategic vision, success in implementing and executing strategy, exemplifying positive and effective work and leadership with a team, and, of course, strong legal research and writing skills. We are looking for a recent graduate of law school, and 1-2 years of PERM/H2B experience would be a major plus! With the application, please prepare a cover letter to attach with a resume that explains what you believe are the 3 most important qualities that must be possessed by an attorney working with businesses who experience labor shortages. As a closing sentence please write, “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.” Responsibilities: • Implement and evaluate strategy through thorough legal research and writing • Communicate with Senior Paralegal on the movement of cases through the process in accordance with case strategy, goals, and established deadlines • Assist in developing case strategies and provide direction to paralegals and legal assistants • Conduct review of filings and other documents to ensure a correct and accurate information, strategy, and document compilation before submitting to a government entity • Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through effective and reliable communication on behalf of themselves, the firm itself, and/or the team Qualifications: • We are building out many new systems and are in need of a highly process-oriented personality • We want someone who considers themselves a problem-solving go-getter and sees thrill in achieving results and finding creative solutions when faced with difficult roadblocks • Strong legal writing and research skills are a must • Immigration clinic experience and law review experience are LARGE pluses (please mention in the cover letter if relevant) • We take our culture and teamwork atmosphere seriously. High-maintenance, humorless, self-entitled, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and need not apply Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 yearly

    • Implement and evaluate strategy through thorough legal research and writing • Communicate with Senior Paralegal on the movement of cases through the process in accordance with case strategy, goals, and established deadlines • Assist in developing case strategies and provide direction to paralegals and legal assistants • Conduct review of filings and other documents to ensure a correct and accurate information, strategy, and document compilation before submitting to a government entity • Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through effective and reliable communication on behalf of themselves, the firm itself, and/or the team • Track time and record time worked on matters and administrative tasks