Attorney

The Wu Law Firm; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active bar admission and eligibility to practice.
• 1–2 years of experience attending legal proceedings or comparable court appearances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with precise recordkeeping."
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar exam

ABA member

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).