Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield - Immigration Defense, PC

• San Jose , CA , USPosted 4 days agoDescription Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!Our San Jose office is currently seeking a zealous, competent, and motivated attorney who is English-Spanish bilingual to first work with us as an attorney of counsel to possibly become an associate Immigration Attorney (contract to permanent) based on performance.Responsibilities Represent clients before DHS, EOIR and DOS in family immigration, naturalization, U visa, asylum, I-751 waivers, VAWA matters, consular processing, 212(h), 212(i), I-212, unlawful presence and provisional waiversRepresent clients before the Immigration Courts and BIA in removal defense, all applications for immigration relief, criminal removal matters, custody and bond hearings, and contested removal casesPrepare declarations, legal briefs, and letter briefsConduct client intake and consultations. Personally appear with clients before USCIS and the Immigration Courts in San Jose, San Francisco, and occasionally in Southern and Central California.Maintain reports on client caseloadParticipate in community know-your-rights meetingsOther tasks as needed and as assigned by Firm managementAnalyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clientsMaintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staffDraft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used in proceedings and contract negotiationsResolve cases efficiently by communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegalsAttend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal adviceQualifications J.D. from ABA certified law school with current Bar Membership in good standing. (Preferably California Bar)At least one year of experience as an attorney in family, removal, and immigration legal defense.Bilingual English-Spanish (written and spoken)A demonstrated commitment to immigrants' and civil rights issuesOutstanding interpersonal and advocacy skills, both oral and writtenA strong desire to advance and grow professionally within the Firm and in the immigration legal communityExcellent organizational and planning skills to manage a busy caseloadProficiency in INSZoom or other immigration platform is a plusActive membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneysJuris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law schoolApplicants must have successfully passed the state bar examAbility to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client baseCompensation $75,000 - $90,000 yearlyAbout Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield - Immigration Defense, PC The Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield - Immigration Defense PC, is Silicon Valley's leading immigration defense law firm. We defend immigrants facing deportation for criminal and civil immigration violations, help asylum seekers find refuge from persecution, and assist legal residents with criminal and immigration problems to obtain U.S. citizenship. Our firm also assists immigrant crime victims and survivors of domestic violence in obtaining legal status, so they can get back on their feet and move on with their lives.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000