Associate Attorney

Kuck Baxter LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognized work-life balance and team

Opportunities for career advancement

Mentorship

Office events

Group insurance package

401k retirement benefits with employer

Vacation reimbursement program

Self-improvement allowance

On-site gym access

Cell phone reimbursement

Clothing allowance

Flexible schedule

Bonuses

Free Fridays and competitive salary

Job summary

Kuck Baxter LLC is seeking an associate attorney to represent clients in family-based immigration matters as well as litigation before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts. The role includes supervising paralegals, preparing filings, and advising clients throughout immigration processes. Qualified candidates hold a J.D.

or LL.M., are licensed in at least one U.S. state, and possess Spanish fluency with 2–5 years of immigration or litigation experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Spanish fluency is required.
• 2-5 years of immigration or litigation experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under strict time deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family-based immigration matters and related litigation.
• Present applications before USCIS at interviews and hearings.
• Supervise and review initial filings and RFEs prepared by paralegals.
• Work directly with clients to move cases through processes.
• Supervise and mentor paralegal staff.
• Research immigration law and prepare briefs and memos.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

J.D./LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Responsible for the representation of clients in immigration matters. An associate attorney will represent clients in both family-based immigration matters as well as immigration-related litigation before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts.

Essential Functions:

• Assess the eligibility of foreign nationals to file family-based immigration applications, applications for naturalization, and eligibility for relief before the immigration courts.
• Represent clients in presenting applications before USCIS at interviews.
• Supervise and review initial filings and RFE responses prepared by paralegals/legal assistants.
• Work directly with clients to advance cases through the various immigration processes.
• Supervise and review the work of paralegal staff.
• Train paralegal and support staff on immigration practice and procedure.
• Research immigration law and procedures.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, and legal briefs.
• Enter case information into computerized databases and case management systems.
• Track the status of filings and inform clients of any follow up that may be necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assist other firm attorneys in representing clients before immigration courts and USCIS.
• Assist with preparations and management of occasional business-related immigration applications.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience

J.D. or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Active and unrestricted license to practice law in at least one U.S. state is required. English language fluency with excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), and problem-solving skills. Spanish fluency is required. 2-5 years of immigration or litigation experience. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work effectively under strict time deadlines while handling significant case volumes. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on ability to work within a team structure.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties, the employee will constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The employee will occasionally need to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.;

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds;
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

• Recognized work-life balance and team culture
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Mentorship
• Office events
• Group insurance package with majority employer-covered (Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Vision, FSA, HSA)
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Safe harbor and profit sharing
• Vacation reimbursement program
• Self-improvement allowance
• Access to free on-site gym
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clothing allowance
• Flexible schedule
• Bonuses
• Free Friday and competitive salary