Associate Attorney

Green & Spiegel Us; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Green & Spiegel Us seeks an associate to represent clients in removal proceedings before IPR, focusing on asylum, family-based petitions, and related motions. You will conduct legal research, draft federal court pleadings, and liaise with USCIS and DOS to advance cases.

The role requires 1–3 years in removal defense, strong writing and organizational skills, and a JD with bar admission. A proactive, team-oriented approach will help manage caseloads and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in removal defense, asylum, and family-based immigration matters preferred.
• Ability to independently address most common legal issues without needing guidance, while escalating when necessary.
• Pre-existing knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and agency practices for area of specialization.
• Ability to manage a caseload and deadlines.
• High awareness of legal developments and agency practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Licensed attorney with JD and bar membership.
• Willingness to take on added responsibilities and learn new things.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings and develop defenses tailored to client needs.
• Perform legal research and drafting of federal court litigation.
• Draft persuasive correspondence and respond to requests for evidence.
• Conduct research regarding immigration regulations and procedures.
• Review family-based immigration cases with USCIS and DOS.
• Prepare petitions and applications, assess eligibility, develop evidence, and address requests for further evidence.
• Schedule meetings with Case Coordinators and Case Managers.
• Correspond with clients and relevant administrative agencies.
• Maintain organized client files, update notes, monitor deadlines, and report progress.
• Contribute to development of practice processes for efficiency.

Skills

Legal research

Caseload management

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Office software

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

State Bar Membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Firm-specific software

Job description

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Executive Office of Immigration Review, and develop appropriate legal defenses specific to client needs. Cases will include asylum, cancellation of removal, bond requests, adjustment of status in court, suppression of evidence and relevant motion practice before the Immigration Courts in the region.
• Perform legal research and drafting of federal court litigation, including lawsuits addressing specialty occupations, agency delay and APA violations.
• Draft persuasive correspondence and summaries to relevant administrative agencies and respond to requests for evidence.
• Conduct legal research regarding regulations and procedures in immigration law.
• Review high-volume of family-based immigration cases including immigrant and nonimmigrant cases with USCIS and the Department of State. Cases will include marriage-based adjustment of status, family-based adjustment of status, removal of conditions, I-601 and I-601A inadmissibility waivers, 212(d)(3) waivers, VAWA petitions, U-visas, DACA petitions, diversity lottery petitions, TPS, Global Entry and others.
• Prepare family-based immigration petitions and applications, including assessing eligibility, analyzing relevant legal issues, developing evidence and addressing requests for further evidence.
• Conduct case meetings with Case Coordinators and Case Managers in accordance with standard procedure of the practice group.
• Correspond directly with clients and relevant administrative agencies.
• Maintain organized legally compliant client files, update notes in database, monitor deadlines and communicate progress of individuals’ cases.
• Contribute to the development of practice processes to ensure team operates efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• 1-3 year of experience in removal defense, asylum, and family-based immigration matters preferred.
• Ability to independently address most common legal issues without needing to seek guidance from a Partner, while maintaining awareness of when such issues do require escalation.
• Pre-existing knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and agency practices for area of specialization.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload and deadlines.
• High level of awareness of legal developments and agency practices.
• High level of awareness of individual client needs and concerns.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent.
• State Bar Membership.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to take on added responsibilities and learn new things.
• Ability to show initiative and work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt quickly to firm-specific software.
• Excellent time management skills.

Salary Description

$95,000-$125,000