Overview
Attorney – Full-time – Anchorage. Engaging position with opportunity to grow for motivated individual. Well established Anchorage immigration firm needs a diligent and self-motivated attorney with experience in immigration law.
Responsibilities
- Draft motions, pleadings, and memos; conduct legal research.
- Appear before USCIS and EOIR on behalf of clients.
- Conduct initial client consultations and maintain up-to-date files on individual matters.
- Maintain client database; respond to inquiries; complete form letters / pleadings; draft correspondence; assist with day-to-day tasks in a busy law office.
- Represent clients at hearings and assist with form preparation.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and take pride in work product.
- Work in a small, collaborative office environment with opportunity for growth and training as needed.
Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited university.Barred in Alaska or willing and able to become barred in Alaska.Two years' experience in immigration law; experience in family-based, removal defense, crimigration, asylum, or employment-based immigration is preferred; secondary experience in other areas is a plus.Experience representing clients at hearings and in form preparation.Fluency in Spanish is a huge bonus and may lead to a higher rate of pay.Bi-lingual candidates will receive heightened consideration and pay bump.Experience with client management software is a plus; proficiency with Office Suite and Adobe is required.Clinic or clerkship experience is a plus; typing proficiency and strong writing / grammar skills are essential.Employment Details
Job Type : Full-timeNumber of hires : 1Hours : Monday – Friday, 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm (flexible for the right candidate).Location : Anchorage, AK 99501 (in-person; ability to relocate required).Pay : $75,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year, dependent on experience and bilingual status.Benefits : Flexible schedule; paid time off; retirement plan; regular bonus and incentive pay; employee development and education programs; other competitive benefits.Additional Information
Please send a resume via email to asa@visamerica.com. In the subject line type : Immigration Attorney job posting.
Company website : www.mcquillanhohman.com
Work Environment : In-person work with potential for part-time remote work one day a week after training, as long as most work is done on-site.
EEO :
People of color, women, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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