Associate Attorney

Graves & Graves, P.C.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graves & Graves, P.C. in Houston, TX seeks a bilingual Spanish–English Associate Attorney for its immigration practice. Texas bar licensure and good standing required.

This fast-paced position emphasizes family and business immigration with strong writing, research, and client interaction skills. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, and able to collaborate with other attorneys in a high-volume environment. Litigation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license to practice law in Texas.
• Two years of work experience in family and business immigration.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management.
• Must be highly organized and able to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review cases assigned including immigration history and eligibility.
• Research legal issues to determine eligibility for immigration proceedings.
• Draft letters, review supporting evidence, and respond to requests for evidence.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines across multiple matters.
• Enter and maintain case records in the tracking system.
• Represent clients in immigration matters, including interviews with USCIS.
• Interview clients and families, draft motions and briefs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Texas Bar License

Excellent writing

Immigration law experience

Organized and detail oriented

Legal research proficiency

Professional demeanor

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our fast-paced, high-volume firm is seeking a Bilingual Spanish-English Associate Attorney for our Immigration law firm.

• Must have a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Texas State Bar.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Two (2) years of work experience practicing family and business immigration.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be willing to work in a high-volume immigration work environment, interact, and collaborate with other attorneys in the firm.
• Must be proficient in legal research, word processing, and document databases.
• Must be punctual, dress, and behave professionally with clients, and all office staff.
• Litigation experience is a plus.

Duties:

• Review cases assigned including immigration history and eligibility for the immigration process and benefit.
• Research legal issues to determine eligibility for immigration processes.
• Draft company letters, review supporting evidence, responses to requests for evidence, audit responses and appeals.
• Prioritize work assignments according to deadlines and be skilled at multi-tasking.
• Enter and maintain case records and run reports utilizing case tracking system.
• Represent clients in immigration matters, including attending interviews with USCIS offices.
• Interview clients and their families, write motions, legal briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients with excellent preparation, positive.

The ideal candidate must be:

• Professional- Be respectful and professional at all times with clients and co-workers.
• People-oriented- Enjoys taking on challenges, even in a new area and cares to deliver.
• Stress tolerance- Must be able to work under time constraints.

Please submit resume, writing sample, and cover letter to [e-mail]