Attorney

The Wu Law Firm; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

401K

Holidays + Vacations package

International Environment

Job summary

The Wu Law Firm, a committed immigration law practice dedicated to compassionate and zealous advocacy, seeks an Immigration Attorney to join our team. You will represent clients in immigration court, provide legal counsel, perform legal research, guide paralegals, draft documents, and maintain files.

We value proactive, responsible, mission-driven attorneys who serve immigrant communities. You will work closely with paralegals and owner/manager to deliver excellent legal services.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and bar exam.
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA).
• 1–2 years of experience attending legal proceedings.
• Spanish preferred but not required.
• Relocation to Philadelphia, PA or New Brunswick, NJ before start date.
• Some travel to Newark EOIR or USCIS offices.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in immigration court proceedings and interviews with agencies like USCIS, EOIR & ICE.
• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents for EOIR and USCIS.
• Conduct legal research for complex matters.
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings.
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with manager/owner.
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records.
• Work with paralegals team overseeing legal research and case preparation.
• Provide consultations to potential clients.
• Coordinate case timelines and ensure deadlines are met across the legal team.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Detail oriented

Strong negotiation and problem solving

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar exam

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Wu Law Firm, a committed immigration law practice dedicated to compassionate and zealous advocacy, is seeking an Immigration

Benefits

• 401(k)

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• 401K
• Holidays + Vacations package
• International Environment

Job Summary

The Wu Law Firm, a committed immigration law practice dedicated to compassionate and zealous advocacy, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our team. In this role, you will represent in court, provide legal counsel, perform legal research, guide paralegals, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with paralegals, other colleagues, and owner/manager to provide excellent legal services to our clients. We are looking for an attorney who is proactive, responsible, and passionate about serving immigrant communities. If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, we would love to speak with you.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in immigration court proceedings and interviews with agencies like USCIS, EOIR & ICE
• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents for EOIR and USCIS
• Conduct legal research for complex matters
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with manager/ owner
• Maintain detailed and accurate client records
• Work with paralegals team overseeing legal research and case preparation
• Provide consultations to potential clients
• Managing communication between clients and legal team members
• Coordinating case timelines and ensuring deadlines are met across the legal team

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
• 1 - 2 years of experience attending legal proceedings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google suite
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.
• Spanish preferred but not required.
• Position is required for Philadelphia Office in PA or New Brunswick Office in NJ
• Some traveling might be required to the Newark EOIR or the USCIS Offices
• For anyone out of state relocation must be done before start date

Compensation

Salary Range: $70,000–$95,000 (depending on experience).