Benefits:

Company parties

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

The Nemecek Firm, Ltd. is seeking a Law Clerk to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for helping immigrants. The ability to multi-task and handle a heavy case load, work with legal assistants, and meet deadlines is a must. Strong writing and organizational skills are also essential to the success of the role. LLMs are welcome to apply!

Job Duties:

Draft immigration forms, pleadings, motions, briefs and legal memoranda for review by the firm’s licensed attorneys;

Verify that all applications, evidentiary files, and other legal documentation are properly organized;

Meet with clients to review and finalize testimonial statements and applications for immigration benefits; collect evidence and prepare for trial;

Meet with clients to collect, review and prepare evidentiary filings;

Coordinate attorney-client meetings and schedule critical meetings;

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including drafting direct examinations and closing arguments;

Facilitate communicate with clients, staff, third-party evaluators and expert witnesses;

Review petitions, motions, pleadings and court decisions to identify potential issues impacting relief;

Research laws, policies, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court or administrative agencies;

Keep abreast of changes in the immigration laws and policies and keep attorneys apprised of changes;

Confer with attorneys to concerning legal issues and questions from clients requiring legal advice;

Attend and observe courts hearings and take detailed notes;

Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress;

Enter client information into internal spreadsheets and case management systems;

Verify that all applications, evidentiary files, and other legal documentation are properly organized; and,

Work with law students, legal assistants and outside professionals such as interpreters, country condition experts and medical evaluators.

Job Requirements:

The Law Clerk position at The Nemecek Firm requires a minimum of a Master of Laws degree (LLM) or Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. college or university.