Billigual Remote Associate Attorney - Florida

Overview

The Associate Attorney position requires you to take initiative, be a hard worker, and to have attention to detail. A substantial portion of the Associate Attorney’s time will be dedicated to case review. The Associate Attorney is the gatekeeper of the work coming out of the legal department and is responsible for the quality of the work being passed to the founding Attorney. During case review, you will need to demonstrate your keen attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to connect various pieces of information. The position requires leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and exemplary dedication towards the Vergara Miller Law Firm’s mission of “changing people’s lives'

Task and Responsibilities

• Review of Consultation notes, Analyze and confirm case legal strategy
• Complete a detailed Final Case review of client’s petitions
• Read notes and other information in the case management system
• Compare, correct and edit and audit data on packets; Prepare legal documents including briefs, motions, pleadings, appeals
• Manage and get cases out of Revision Reviw into Final Review
• Attend USCIS interviews and represent clients in removal proceedings in All States when needed
• Stay current on changes to immigration laws, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and update the firm and clients as necessary.
• Phone /In-person meetings with clients to answer client questions
• Emergency motions, Analyze information
• Innovate, develop and implement process improvement initiatives

Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the US and in good standing with the State Bar.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and court procedures.
• Proficient in legal research and writing (motions, briefs, and petitions).
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred, as the majority of clients may be Spanish-speaking. Effective oral advocacy skills for court hearings, client meetings, and USCIS interviews.
• Willingness to travel court hearings, USCIS interviews, and detention center visits across the country (if necessary).
• Commitment to upholding the firm’s values of client-centered advocacy and professional excellence.

Four Principles of a Culture of Performance

• Commit to the Cause
• Make it Happen
• 100 x 100
• Break The Ceiling

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Pregunta(s) de postulación:

• ¿Are you able to legally work in the US?
• Have you passed the BAR exam?

Idioma:

• español (Obligatorio)

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo remoto