Operations Staff Attorney

The Lisinski Law Firm

13d•$65,000 - $69,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Attorney will help review various types of immigration applications and perform legal research according to guidance provided by senior attorneys. No immigration experience is necessary, as training will be provided on the types of cases you will be working on, but an interest in immigration law is preferred. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented, able to follow detailed instructions, and motivated to help our clients obtain documents and stay united with their families. There is an opportunity for career growth and additional responsibilities with strong performance.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
Active member in good standing of a state bar
Ability to follow detailed directions
Computer skills (Typing - MS Word and MS Excel, Document Management-DropBox, Email - MS Outlook)
Support mission of helping people currently living in America obtain their documents and stay together with their family

Nice To Haves

Interest in immigration law
Experience using a case management software system

Responsibilities

Review draft immigration court-related filings (EOIR), including motions and briefs, pursuant to instructions from Senior Attorneys
Identify, track, and make necessary edits prior to submission, including court filings and legal documents
Clearly communicate to other team members regarding edits, including updates to filings, motions, and briefs
Meet daily goals on reviewing cases, including high-volume court-related matters (EOIR)
Perform legal research on immigration law topics, including those relevant to court proceedings (EOIR)