What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at THE LAW OFFICES OF SANDRA ECHEVARRIA, P.A.?
Come and join our dynamic team, practicing immigration law at The Law Offices of Sandra Echevarria,P.A.! Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and must have the knowledge and experience necessary to provide legal advice and representation to our clients. The job will consist of the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clients with legal counseling and advise clients on legal concerns and on their rights.
- Provide clients with legal representation.
- Remain current on all matters related to immigration law.
- Supervise and work closely with the paralegal team.
- Work with the Executive Director as it pertains to meeting grant scopes and objectives.
- Maintain accurate records and notes on all cases.
- Organize, plan, and execute all aspects related to legal counseling, representation and coordination of paralegal assistance.
- Attend all necessary internal and external meetings.
- Manage the overflow of cases and retain new clients.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be Spanish and English bilingual
- Able to effectively and efficiently multitask, set priorities, shift priorities, and adapt to changes in situations
- Must be willing to work in a stressful environment and be people-oriented
- Must hold strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong legal researching skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Able to handle projects and client communications of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, where absolute discretion is critical
- Able to provide excellent customer service
- Able to manage and resolve unexpected situations on a regular basis
- Able to demonstrate original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; develop innovative approaches and ideas and present them in a clear and effective manner
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights & weekends if needed to meet a deadline for a case
- Skilled in: Word, Excel, and WestLaw
- Must have reliable transportation/vehicle
- Flexible with traveling out of town and out of state
Pluses/Extras
- Immigration Law Clinic experience
- Business Immigration Law experience
- Family Law experience
- Criminal Law experience
- Employment-based and/or Family-based visas and consular processing experience.
We are looking for a candidate who shares the passion, dedication and commitment to help immigrants!
Compensation: The starting annual salary is based on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Signing bonus
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
Accepting Virtual Interviews
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $40,000 - $0