Immigration Attorney (admitted in NY and/or NJ)

Overview
We are an active, diverse, national law firm situated New York. Our firm has worked tirelessly in preserving and protecting our client’s rights in immigration law.

MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed to practice law by the state of New York.
• Minimum 3 years practicing in EOIR and USCIS.
• Proficient knowledge of immigration law and procedure.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong litigation experience and capabilities, experience with legal research, and writing.
• Strategic, forward-focused mindset.
• Embraces simplification and innovative opportunities with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ability to effectively collaborate, build consensus and influence outcomes.
• Agility to navigate at a fast pace and high value with a positive attitude and aptitude.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Work with teammates in a professional and solutions-oriented manner.
• Disciplined adherence to best practices, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the organization, and make recommendations to address the problem.
• Have an innate love for zealously representing immigrants before immigration authorities.
• A genuine interest in working with immigrants and victims of trauma.
• Basic knowledge of MS 365, Pdf, Excel, proficient typing

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Attending Master hearings, asylum interviews and occasstional SIJ hearings in New York.
• Efficient and Productive Case and client management: Timely communication with clients, team members, other departments and agencies.
• Quality legal work product: Timely drafting and filing court pleadings and applications for relief, review and conduct quality control of completed applications, draft legal briefs, and review supporting documentation for immigration relief, excellent Client Experience, Case Status Report (inventory) up to date weekly, all cases must be in each team’s radar.
• Representing existing clients: Prepare for client meetings, create strategies and guide clients to provide necessary information and documentation to build strong cases. Provide zealous representation, conduct legal research, formulate legal strategy, conduct client interviews, appear before state and/or immigration courts or agencies.
• Timely Production of Reports: Oversee and where applicable create the timely production of reports daily, weekly, quarterly, annually for Supervisor and Management. The reports should be automated and as efficient as possible.
• Effective delegation: Maximize delegation to all members of the team using the Delegation Matrix, leveraging attorney time, knowledge, and production. Delegating appropriately, using technology to its highest and best use.
• Meet Individual goals and contribute to meeting Firm goals, therefore must work well independently and with a team: Based on KPI’s and Expectations.

WORK LOCATION: Hybrid (office location is in Bayonne, NJ)

• Bonuses - Performance-based quarterly bonuses.
• PTO – 10 paid time off days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Bayonne, NJ 07002 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bayonne, NJ 07002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bayonne, NJ 07002

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000