Job description
We are actively seeking an associate level Immigration Attorney to join our firm in San Diego. As an Associate Attorney in our unique San Diego office, you will be able to build your career as our nationally recognized firm continues to grow – ensuring our clients receive expert legal support and impeccable customer service in everything we do.
Keep Reading IF:
You enjoy solving problems for people. You love identifying difficult challenges and being creative when solving issues.
You pay attention to the details. You stay focused, prioritize and implement multiple projects. You are driven and thrive on deadlines and being in a high-performing environment.
You are a super communicator. You are responsive to clients and able to address their needs over the phone and email.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Prepare, review, file, and monitor various immigration matters of agriculture-based cases.
- Support and manage multiple immigration matters at one time.
- Resolve and troubleshoot complex legal issues. Draft complex case matters including audit responses, responses to requests for evidence, and appeals.
- Organize, plan and schedule cases on priority basis. Handle and follow cases from inception to completion within the stipulated time frame. Review and approve documents and filings with accuracy.
- Able to prioritize incoming matters and workload.
- Supervise and train incoming and current paralegals.
- Within first 60 days, have gained a full understanding of the process for working with clients professionally and responding quickly.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
- Licensed to practice law in California OR the United States required
- 3+ years’ experience in employment-based immigration preferred, but not required
- Proven good standing in accredited law school
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume firm required
- Competitive salary and benefits and unique Point Loma location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Immigration: 3 years (Preferred)
Work authorization:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92106