High paced, very busy Immigration Law firm located in the heart of Boston is looking to hire an experienced, full-time, in-person Associate Attorney. The firm primarily represents individuals and families before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
*Qualifications/Skills*
- Authorized to practice law. Admitted in any state, preferably the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Spanish or Portuguese speaker preferred but not required.
- Able to quickly adjust in a fast-paced work environment. Must be able to take initiative and work under pressure.
- Immigration law experience preferred.
- Commitment to the zealous advocacy of immigrants.
We are willing to train a lawyer with no experience in Immigration Law that has an absolute desire to practice this area of law.
Responsibilities include:
Representing clients before the Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and the Board of Immigration Appeals;
* Preparing and drafting applications/petitions for immigration benefits before USCIS and EOIR;
* Representing clients before the Immigration Court
* Advising and counseling clients on possible avenues of relief;
* Researching case law, writing motions and memorandums,
* Representing clients in family-based applications, consular processing and other cases;
* Provide advice and representation to immigrants who are seeking immigration relief in the form of Asylum, SIJ, VAWA, Family-Based Petitions, U-Visa, T-Visa, Cancellation of Removal, and Waivers before the Immigration Court and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
* Write Motions to Reopen and Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals
* Write and Draft Motions to Vacate Criminal Convictions
* Working collaboratively with our team;
Salary is dependent on experience.
Applications will be considered as they are received. Please submit a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, a resume, a writing sample that demonstrates your knowledge of immigration law and desire to work in this field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
