Immigration attorney job description

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There's no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we're up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun - so, you'll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren't afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We're better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It's a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

Our dedicated professionals share core values that support our mission to be the world's most trusted resource for corporate immigration services. These values enable us to navigate every step of the immigration process and rapidly resolve even the most complex cases. The collegial environment is one that we cherish and work hard to maintain. To do that, we look for bright talent to deepen our experience and continue to deliver the exceptional service that our clients have come to expect. You too can join our mission!

Reporting to a Partner or Senior Associate, Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Represent clients in all aspects of business immigration law.

+ Maintain a high-level of communication with all clients.

+ Oversee and manage a team of legal assistants in case preparation work.

+ Assign and prioritize case work and projects as needed.

+ Train or retrain Immigration Assistants and Paralegals.

+ Establish and maintain case work quality and consistency throughout the office.

+ Liaise with other attorneys in the firm and share all information regarding case preparation.

+ Maintain accuracy to high volume, rapid turnover caseload.

+ Participate in other office projects as assigned.

+ Correspond with the client and the individual employee during the intake process.

+ Assist clients/employees with technical issues in completing the questionnaires and submitting documents.

+ Guide clients and employees through the intake process, enlisting client services as needed.

Minimum Education Level:

+ J.D. degree and must have passed a state bar examination.

Experience:

+ 2 - 5 years of experience in business immigration law is required.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills. Secondary language skills are a plus.

+ Excellent organization and computer skills required.

ID: 2022-5430

External Company Name: Berry Appleman & Leiden

External Company URL: www.usabal.com

Telecommute: No

• *Will provide legal consultations in the area of immigration.
• *Will assess and determine if Caritas Legal Service is able to provide representation.
• *Attend hearings or interviews with clients.
• *Will assist in collaborating with other organization to provide legal services.
• *Will work with assigned staff to organize and structure volunteers if needed.
• *Maintain financial expenditure of fund to be allocated for grants and funding sources.
• *Participate in Department sponsored functions.
• *Complete reports to monitor funding and services provided.
• *Maintain client contact with clients on a regular basis.
• *Prepare necessary pleadings, discovery and legal documents.

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking
• Thorough
• Results Oriented
• Stress Management
• Teamwork

Requirements


Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
  • Texas or Federal License Attorney.
• Experience
  • Minimum of one years' experience in immigration law with at least two years of experience in practicing law and/or experience working in a law office.
• License and Credentials
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver license
  • Valid vehicle insurance
  • Bilingual preferred

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of two years' experience in law setting including civil, family, criminal, and/or immigration;
• Extensive working knowledge of legal procedure, and law research;
• Experience with computer software;
• A solid grasp of research and preparing legal documents;
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Disclaimer:


This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**


Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at
www.ccaosa.org
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You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.