Description:
Immigration law firm, located in Long Island City, New York is searching for an associate attorney with one year to three years of experience in Immigration law. The law firm handles a variety of immigration cases, including but not limited to Cancellation of Removal, Political Asylum, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Provisional Waivers, U-Visa, VAWA, DACA, SIJ, and Employment based cases. The firm also represents clients before Immigration Court, the BIA, and all circuit courts.Responsibilities include : working with the paralegal team to supervise and facilitate the preparation of immigration packets to be sent to USCIS; preparing evidence and briefs to be sent to the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; conducting legal research; appearing in Immigration Court on behalf of clients; representing clients in adjustment of status and naturalization interviews. Attorneys will also research and draft complex RFE responses and Motions to Reopen/Reconsider to USCIS.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in immigration law is required
- Experience working with Cancellation of Removal and Asylum based cases preferred
- Admitted to practice in New York State or pending bard admission
