Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off and sick leave

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Bar dues paid by the firm

Malpractice insurance coverage

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Grandville, Michigan, seeks a full-time Associate Attorney for its immigration and criminal defense practice. The attorney will represent clients in immigration matters, including removal defense and family-based immigration, while supporting criminal defense matters with immigration implications.

You will counsel clients, conduct legal research, draft filings, and appear in court, with occasional travel to hearings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Michigan Bar admission.
• Experience or strong interest in immigration law, including removal defense and family-based immigration.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in immigration removal proceedings before immigration courts.
• Prepare and file applications for immigration benefits and supporting documentation.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research on immigration and related issues.
• Meet with clients to provide legal advice and case updates.
• Travel to attend court hearings and other proceedings.
• Assist with immigration matters arising from criminal defense cases.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution while maintaining accurate case files.

Skills

Immigration law

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom advocacy

Client counseling

Case management

Spanish language proficiency

Microsoft Word

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active Michigan Bar admission

Tools

Adobe

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its immigration and criminal defense practice in Grandville, Michigan. The attorney will primarily represent clients in immigration matters, including removal defense and family-based immigration, while also supporting criminal defense matters with immigration-related implications. The position involves client counseling, legal research, courtroom advocacy, and frequent appearances before immigration courts.

Duties

• Represent clients in immigration removal proceedings before immigration courts
• Prepare and file applications for immigration benefits and supporting documentation
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research on immigration and related legal issues
• Meet with clients to provide legal advice and case updates
• Travel to attend court hearings and other legal proceedings
• Assist with immigration matters arising from criminal defense cases, as appropriate
• Manage cases from intake through resolution while maintaining accurate case files

Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in immigration law, particularly removal defense and family-based immigration
• Ability to manage a caseload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and professional development
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
• Moot court, mock trial, law review, journal, volunteer, or other relevant legal experience is preferred
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Apple products, Microsoft Word, and Adobe is preferred

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan Bar admission

Skills

• Immigration law
• Removal (deportation) defense
• Family-based immigration
• Immigration benefits applications
• Motion and brief drafting
• Legal research and writing
• Courtroom advocacy
• Client counseling and communication
• Case management and organization
• Microsoft Word and legal document preparation
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Bar dues paid by the firm
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Professional membership reimbursement