Do you want to make a difference in the lives of members of your community? Are you looking for a small law firm environment that makes a huge impact on the community it serves? Here at Wheeler Law, we are committed to breaking down the barriers holding our clients back from getting lawful status in the United States. We are an entrepreneurial immigration law firm that is on track for immense growth, and we need an experienced trial attorney to join the immigration department. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who is proficient/fluent in Spanish and eager to use their advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. The ideal candidate is an individual who has courtroom experience, is vested in every case, is eager to learn, is creative, and is self-motivated. The ideal candidate will also have strong written and oral advocacy, effective caseload management, and excitement to be a member of a team breaking barriers on what a modern firm can be and should be. We are innovative and creative in how we provide excellent, efficient, and compassionate legal services to clients. To achieve our goals, it also means we cannot sacrifice ourselves and our mental health. As such we are equally committed to maintaining a positive work environment that creates effective processes, policies, and procedures to ensure we maintain a work/life balance. We offer multiple perks and benefits, including the following:
- Health Insurance/Vision Insurance/Dental Insurance
- IRA and IRA matching
- Paid time off
- Paid government holidays
- Generous PTO schedule
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in immigration court proceedings, hearings, and trials
- Develop legal strategies, prepare briefs, motions, and other court documents
- Provide high-quality legal counsel and advocacy to individuals facing deportation or seeking asylum
- Conduct client interviews, gather evidence, and prepare witnesses for court appearances
- Counsel clients by evaluating options and determining the best course of action for a favorable outcome
Qualifications:
- Possess a Juris Doctor from a law school that is accredited
- Must hold a license to practice law granted by the highest court of any state
- Excellent advocacy and courtroom presentation skills
- Strong research, writing, and communication abilities
- Ability to handle a fast-paced case load
- Proficiency in Spanish is required
- Commitment to social justice and a passion for helping immigration communities
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 yearly
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