The Company
It is our goal to be at the forefront of the legal community, be a client-focused organization dedicated towards growth and recognition in the field for excellence in legal services. The goal is to create a forever binding client-attorney relationship that will generate future employment of the Firm by former clients and newly referred clients from satisfied customers.
Position Summary
Do you love working with clients and helping people through difficult transitions? Do you enjoy solving problems and working in an area of law that keeps you on your toes? Are you looking for a firm that cares about you as much as the bottom line? Then this could be the right opportunity for you.
We are a law firm that is on track for aggressive growth, and we want an experienced (preferred) Immigration Law Attorney to join us to help our clients build better lives. We are known for building close relationships with our clients and helping them transition from extremely emotional and difficult situations. We partner with them as an entire team with the mission of protecting their family, their finances, and their future.
For the right person, this is more than just a JOB, this is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally with a group of like-minded individuals who truly enjoy working together.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Advise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case
Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
Manage large workload of cases
Experience in removal work, including asylum and cancellation of removal, family-based immigrant, and non-immigrant matters, including waivers (including I-601A, I-601, I-212), SIJS, U Visas, VAWA, and other humanitarian reliefs
Representation in custody hearings and merit hearings before the Immigration Courts and BIA.
Solid experience interpreting and providing advice on immigration, citizenship and on the processes through which people may secure immigrant and non-immigrant visas
Experience working on IV & NIV matters, specifically AOS, Consular Processing and Waivers
Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Provide empathy and compassion for our clients, while also empowering them to take control of their own lives
Persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
Progressive experience working as an Immigration Law attorney
Successful experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE AT EMPLOYERS EXPENSE TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
What It Takes to Win
To excel in this role, you will display a passion for family law, a strong understanding of litigation strategies, and exceptional public-speaking skills. You should also show compassion toward your clients and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
Must be a team player as well as be able to work independently
Exercise good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to remain calm, cheerful, dependable, and respectful with all clients
High level of discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Immigration Law experience (newly barred attorneys are encouraged to apply)
Fluency in Spanish (recommended)
Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree
Must be an active member and in good standing with the Louisiana Bar
Able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the team
Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
Basic computer hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office: Excel / Outlook / Word, knowledge, preferably
Advanced knowledge in client confidentiality, client contact, legal administration, legal compliance, litigation, administrative writing, documentation, word processing, verbal communication, and client relations
Ability to understand complex legal documents / forms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position is largely stationary, except when moving about the office to make copies and scans. The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and staff regarding case updates. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the function.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.