Position Overview:

Green Evans-Schroeder, a nationally recognized immigration law firm, is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Associate Attorney to support our affirmative immigration practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent law graduate passionate about immigration law to develop expertise in a dynamic and supportive legal environment with a focus on affirmative, family-based, humanitarian, and employment-based immigration matters.

This position requires full-time work in our Tucson office.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Case Management

The entry-level affirmative immigration associate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and filing comprehensive immigration applications primarily pertaining to affirmative family-based immigration applications, consular processing, and humanitarian matters with USCIS and the Department of State.
• Conducting thorough client consultations and intake interviews
• Maintaining effective and respectful client communications, as well as communications with court staff and other government agencies, throughout the life of each case
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including affirmative family-based immigration petitions, supporting declarations, comprehensive application packages
• Representing clients during USCIS interviews and administrative proceedings
• Maintaining organized electronic and paper files to safeguard client property and ensure compliance with ethical standards
• Conducting in-depth legal research on complex immigration law issues
• Ensuring compliance with all immigration regulations and ethical standards
• Proactively collaborating with legal team consisting of paralegals and legal assistants to ensure effective and efficient case progress

Professional Development

• Collaborate closely supervising partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategies
• Participate in ongoing legal education and training
• Remain current with evolving immigration laws and policy changes
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and best practices

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active bar membership in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse client populations
• Language: Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is required.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Legal research, case management software, document maintenance and preparation. Experience with immigration-related online forms.
• Research Skills: Associates must need to research aspects of immigration law and procedure relevant to their cases to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Organizational Skills: Associates will manage a high volume of diverse family-based and humanitarian immigration cases and must develop effective systems to ensure their professional and ethical obligations are met in each case.

Preferred

• Strong academic background with demonstrated interest in immigration law
• Prior experience with legal case management software
• Experience with hourly billing

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic and commitment to providing high-quality legal services to a diverse clientele.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, legal staff, attorneys, and government agencies.
• A commitment to prioritizing the team’s success, showing respect for all members, and having the courage to make tough decisions and take responsibility for mistakes.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Strong ethical standards and ability to maintain client confidentiality

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• Three (3) Professional References

About Green Evans-Schroeder

Our law practice focuses on deportation defense and family-based immigration. Our attorneys represent clients with cases in the Arizona Immigration Courts, and before all components of the Department of Homeland Security. We also have a robust immigration appellate practice, and our attorneys argue cases at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals several times a year. The firm is recognized for its leadership and excellence in crimmigration law, and Mr. Green has lectured regularly over the years on criminal and immigration law topics for the State Bar of Arizona, the Arizona Public Defender’s Association (APDA), and locally and nationally for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

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