Associate Attorney FLG

GREEN & SPIEGEL US LLC•Philadelphia, PA

17d

About The Position

This role involves providing legal advice and case updates to clients, often without direct supervision for routine matters. The Associate Attorney will conduct client consultations, accompany clients to interviews, and formulate case strategies. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of case materials, drafting complex legal documents, and serving as a primary client contact to ensure timely and positive communication. The role also involves leading or participating in team meetings, reviewing case drafts, maintaining client files, conducting legal research, and staying current with immigration law developments. Additionally, the attorney will participate in professional development and represent the firm at client and industry functions.

Requirements

Ability to independently address most common legal issues without needing to seek guidance from a Senior Associate/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.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and case updates to clients, generally without direct guidance or supervision for routine matters.
Conduct or contribute to client consultations.
Accompany clients to interviews and similar in-person matters.
Formulate case strategy for assigned cases.
Oversee the production of case materials (drafts, filings, etc.).
Draft case matters as directed, including more difficult case materials that are not appropriate for drafting by support staff (RFE responses, complex fact patterns, etc.).
Function as a primary client point of contact (often in conjunction with Case Managers), in order to ensure that client communications are addressed quickly, efficiently, and in a manner that reflects positively on the firm.
Leading or participating in case status team meetings with legal support staff as needed and appropriate.
Examine and address questions or case issues raised by legal support staff and provide guidance for addressing same.
Function as a primary/final case reviewer for drafts/final submissions.
Maintain organized, legally-compliant client files.
Conduct legal research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant developments in immigration law and agency practice.
Participate in required professional development activities.
Represent Green and Spiegel at client and industry functions, as directed.