Job Description

Are you an experienced attorney looking to take the next step in your career with a collaborative, client-focused firm? If so, we’d love to connect. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to support our practice through nuanced legal research and analysis, drafting and reviewing pleadings and other case documents, managing and maintaining client files, and contributing strategically to client counseling and case planning. The ideal candidate brings meaningful courtroom and/or hearing experience, strong legal writing skills, and the judgment to manage matters with increasing independence. If you’re ready to take ownership of your cases, sharpen your advocacy, and work alongside a team of seasoned attorneys and legal assistants committed to excellent client service and results, we encourage you to apply today! Responsibilities:

• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Conduct client consultations to assess case needs and establish legal strategies.
• Oversee and mentor legal assistants and manage administrative staff in client-related matters.
• Develop tailored strategies for each case, guiding clients in gathering the required documentation and information for robust case support.
• Research complex immigration law issues, apply thorough legal analysis, and propose innovative solutions to resolve client cases.
• Handle a diverse range of immigration cases, including defensive and affirmative asylum, U visas, T visas, VAWA, waivers, and other humanitarian-based immigration matters.
• Prepare for and represent clients in immigration court proceedings, including Master Calendar hearings, Individual hearings, Motions to Reopen, and other removal-related hearings.
• Draft, review, and file timely briefs, motions, and written pleadings, supported by comprehensive legal research.
• With the help of support staff, provide regular, timely case updates to clients, ensuring clarity and responsiveness throughout the legal process.
• Lead weekly team meetings to coordinate case strategies, provide updates, and train support staff.
• Manage a high caseload effectively, ensuring quality and thorough attention to each case.

Qualifications:

• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S.-based law school.
• Minimum of 4 years of full-time experience in removal proceedings, humanitarian, and family-based immigration as a licensed attorney.
• Proficiency in legal research software, particularly Lexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and research skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage deadlines and work independently under pressure.
• Strong client service orientation, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
• Admission to practice law in the United States is in good standing.

About Company: EHSAN LAW, PLLC was founded with a genuine desire to assist those navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. Our founder himself has lived the experiences of millions who aspire to make America their new home. Since our establishment in early 2022, we have built a strong track record of providing exceptional client service. In less than three and a half years of operation, we have helped hundreds of individuals address various immigration challenges and have successfully reunited numerous families in the United States. At EHSAN LAW, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families resolve their immigration issues and achieve their American dreams.

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