What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Immigration Attorney position at Immigration Law Offices of David M. Sperling?
Law Office of David M. Sperling has an immediate opening for a Spanish Speaking Associate Attorney's for our Long Island offices in CENTRAL ISLIP, HEMPSTEAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, & RIVERHEAD OFFICES. The core duties and responsibilities of the Attorney are:
- Providing legal support and guidance to clients.
- Attend Master Calendars, pretrial hearings and hearings to represent client in court.
- Provide supervision and guidance to Office Staff.
- Meeting with clients to critically discuss cases and strategize on how best to provide and find ethical solutions to legal matters.
- Communicating with clients to understand their legal concerns and provide them with essential pieces of advice.
- Enlightening clients about legal options and making them know the possible outcomes or threats.
- Developing ideal arguments and strategies.
- Staying informed about any current legislation as immigration rules, laws and procedures rapidly change.
- Build trustworthy relationships with clients
- Write and prepare legal documents such as Statements, Affidavits, Motions, Appeals, Pre-trial briefs, PSG briefs, NOIDs, RFEs in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare as needed, Evidence Packets/Submissions or any other forms, petitions, applications and documentation for cases.
- Traveling on regular basis to Immigration Court in New York City and other venues of long island.
- Must have valid Bar Admission (preferably NY).
- Be available to provide assistance to any of the four Law Office Locations.
- Be available to work on the Saturday rotation.
- All attorneys should be notaries.
- Experience in immigration and/or criminal law, family law, real estate and personal injury also a plus.
- Court appearances on Long Island and NYC. Prefer 1-3 years litigation experience.
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits, opportunities for growth.
- Attend company community events during business hours as well as, occasionally, outside of the normal business hour.
Schedule is from Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
Salary based on experience.
Salary: Competitive/Negotiable
COVID Vaccine required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- If no valid bar have you taken or passed the bar?
- Do you have NY Bar?
Experience:
- Immigration law: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
