Job Description

Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: • Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations • Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice • Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently • Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff • Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action • Represent clients at USCIS for green card and citizenship interviews. • Represent clients in Immigration Court for bond and removal defense such as Cancellation of Removal cases. • Review files for supervising attorney. • Perform legal research and write briefs, motions, and pleadings. Qualifications: • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school • Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam • Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) • Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base • Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys Required Qualifications: • Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking and writing). • Good standing with any bar of U.S. jurisdiction. • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in immigration law. • Must have high emotional intelligence for effective communication and problem-solving. Candidates awaiting bar result with limited immigration law experience will be considered on a case-by-case About Company: The Law Office of Carrie Nguyen is a female minority-owned immigration law firm with over a decade of experience in family-based immigration and deportation defense. Our mission is to make the American dream possible for all by keeping families together and helping individuals overcome their immigration challenges. Our team is composed of immigrants and children of immigrants who deeply care about our mission and the clients we serve. We recognize that being an advocate is hard work, and we do our best work when our team members are at their best. We practice work/life balance and looking for the right member who wants to grow with us for years! EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Health insurance (medical/dental/vision/therapy), Retirement 401(k) plan with company's matching, Paid federal holidays, PTO, Employee Growth Plan, and Professional Development Training

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