Associate Attorney Job at Meneses Law, Houston, TX

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  • Meneses Law
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

About the Company:

Meneses Law is an accomplished law firm with an outstanding track record of providing immigration services with the highest professional standards to our clients. We work with thousands of clients across the United States on Adjustment of Status, Visas, Petitions, Labor Certifications, Citizenships, Deportations, Waivers, DACA Renewals, and Asylum matters.

Our headquarters is based out of Houston, Texas and with the expansion to other major cities, our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as placidly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the legal and regulatory risks. The law firm is built on its reputation of providing exceptional customer service delivery coupled with appropriate and outstanding skills, fast turnaround, and the know-how expert of our legal team.

Job Summary:

Meneses Law has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney to join our dynamic law firm. The Attorney will assist the Lead Attorney reviewing cases to assist our clients seeking legal options. The immigration attorney interprets and provides advice on migration, citizenship, business immigration issues, political asylum, and on the processes through which people may secure travel, work, or residency. Immigration attorneys also represent clients in immigration proceedings in US Immigration court.

The candidate must be an active member in good standing of the Bar. We are looking to hire a talented Lawyer to join our existing elite team. If you are eager for your next challenge, Meneses Law is the ideal place to get ahead. Apply now!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Excellent understanding of Immigration Law.
  • Manage highly demanding and detail-oriented immigration litigation process as a member of legal team.
  • Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
  • Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgement when professionally handling clients’ cases.
  • Identify legal issues and develop innovative approaches to resolve complex issues.
  • Comprehensive understanding in immigrant visa petitions and consular processing.
  • Thorough understanding of family-based petitions, waivers, adjustment of status complex issues, asylum-based petitions & consular processing.
  • Ability to litigate in immigration court issues such as 42A, 42B, asylum & CAT.
  • Knowledge of H, L, E2, E-3, TN & O Visas, PERM preferred but not required.
  • Immigrant visa petitions and consular processing.
  • Will advise, research, and collect evidence or information, draft legal documents such as petitions & motions to defend in court.
  • Draft motions, waivers, applications, requests for evidence, and submit to appropriate federal offices such as USCIS.
  • Advocate for clients establishing legal residency or facing deportation. Preparing family-based petitions, employment-based cases, waivers, removal defense matters and consular processing issues.
  • Type a variety of documents in draft and final form, such as correspondence, forms, and evidence; proofread materials for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Assist in preparations by providing relevant research data.
  • Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court and USCIS appointments.
  • Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality with organizational information.
  • Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal, written communication and public speaking skills.
  • Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments.
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with technology and ability to learn our software systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MacOS systems.
  • Friendly and strong commitment to customer service.
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to type 45 WPM or more.
  • Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Job Type: Full-time

Education and Experience:

  • Must be an active member in good standing of the Bar.
  • 3+ years of immigration law experience.

Compensation:

Meneses Law believes in Work Life Balance. Operation hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. + 2 Saturdays a month for certain positions.

Being hired by Meneses Law as an Associate Attorney means that you will have the opportunity to:

  • Earn: $130K - $180K, based on experience
  • Sign-On Bonus: $10K
  • Incentives: Eligibility for productivity bonuses after one year of service
  • Be part of a positive culture
  • Earn individual and team incentives
  • Start an incredible career

Benefits for Working at Meneses Law:

  • Generous compensation
  • Work with state-of-the-art technology
  • Name Recognition & Prestige Immigration Law Firm
  • Sophisticated, Challenging Work
  • Structured Training Programs
  • Meaningful Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical (80% ER contribution, Dental (No-Cost to employee), Vision, Life Insurance (Paid), 2 weeks of PTO (Paid Time Off),and 10 days of paid holidays).
  • Birthday and Anniversary rewards

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