Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; East Islip (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Bay Shore, NY seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with a focus on family-based immigration, asylum, and removal defense. The role involves litigation support, client preparation, and research, with opportunities to work closely with senior attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, NY or NJ bar admission (or eligibility), strong Westlaw skills, and excellent drafting and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in NY or NJ, or eligibility.
• Strong immigration law knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
• Draft motions, briefs, and appeals with precise legal language.
• Represent clients in immigration court, family court, and before USCIS.
• Advise clients on legal rights and obligations during proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex immigration matters.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation for all matters.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration law and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney in Bay Shore, New York. The role involves assisting with litigation, client preparation, research, and document generation. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and professional, with an interest in family-based immigration, asylum, and removal defense proceedings. Spanish or secondary language abilities are a plus. Applicants sitting for the upcoming bar examination will also be considered.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research using platforms such as Westlaw to support case preparation and strategy.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and appeals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
• Represent clients in court proceedings before the immigration court and family court.
• Represent clients before USCIS for family-based petitions, adjustment of status, asylum cases, and naturalization interviews.
• Advise clients on legal rights and obligations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases and contribute to case strategy development.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation for all client matters.
• Stay updated on changes in legislation and legal trends that may impact clients' interests.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in any state, preferably NY or NJ.
• Strong understanding of immigration law is preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools such as Westlaw.
• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently.
• Prior experience in a law office setting is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in any state, preferably NY or NJ.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools such as Westlaw.
• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Supportive environment that values professional development and collaboration.