Associate Immigration Attorney

WizeHire, Inc; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing immigration law firm in New Brunswick is seeking an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience in immigration law. The ideal candidate will engage with clients, devise strategies, and handle court matters. This role offers a pay range of $90,000 - $130,000 annually and promotes a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Long-term disability and life insurance

Paid holidays and generous time off

Office lunches

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients and devise strategies.
• Draft immigration and family pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Supervise and delegate work to paralegals and assistants.

Skills

5+ years of attorney experience in immigration

Fluent in Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Creative problem-solving

Education

Active member of the State Bar

Job description

Are you the next attorney for our law firm?

Are you looking for a growing, innovative culture where quality teamwork improves people’s lives every day? Do you thrive as a big fish in a small pond, with the owner’s ear tuned in to you? Would you enjoy the opportunity to interact with clients daily, design and execute strategies for clients, and shape firm processes, rather than push paper all day? Do you get excited about opportunities to grow personally and professionally?

If yes, then this position could be a great fit for you. We help immigrants build a better future in the US. We forge long-lasting relationships with clients. We value employees who enjoy rewarding relationships with clients, and who know how to work hard and have fun. If you have talents or skills, we are not asking for here, we’ll work to find a way for you to use them.

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate with excellent skills to become a part of our growing team. The ideal candidate will be available for full-time work, but a part-time arrangement will be considered.

• Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications, at market rates
• Bonus opportunities!
• Recognized work-life balance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Potentially Health Insurance

Responsibilities

The associate will be responsible for all aspects of clients’ matters, including meeting with prospective clients, devising strategies, finalizing and customizing immigration documents, drafting immigration and family pleadings, briefs, and motions, supervising and delegating work to paralegals and assistants, preparing for and attending immigration and family court hearings, and supervising applications.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have 5+ years of attorney experience in immigration
• Active member of the State Bar
• Fluent in Spanish

Skills and experience are required and valued, but attitude, character, personality, and integrity are also important. High-maintenance, humorless, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and should not apply.

• You should be a self-starter, a quick learner, and have a solid ability to work both independently and with a team
• Creative problem-solving, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize are important
• Have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Have solid computer and time management skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic with high standards for quality and quantity of work
• Be able to interact with clients, colleagues, and co-workers in a compassionate, personable, and professional manner

Compensation

$90,000 - $130,000 yearly

About AG Law Firm

We’re a mission-driven immigration law firm focused on helping people through some of the most important and stressful moments of their lives. Our team is known for being warm, collaborative, and obsessed with making sure clients feel supported, understood, and respected. We’re big on clarity, process, and compassion, and we’re proud of the systems we’ve built to support both our staff and clients.

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with employer match
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• Office lunches and a supportive team culture
• Real opportunities for growth and advancement