Associate Attorney

Company: C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC
Location: El Paso
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Looking For An Associate Attorney
Our Vision

• At C.R. Wannamaker Law, PLLC, our vision is to help millions of undocumented immigrants and their families come out of the shadows and live legally, without fear, and with dignity in the United States. We take the fear our clients feel and replace it with hope.
  
  • We do this by using creative and aggressive legal strategies to gain legal status for our clients, allowing them to finally achieve their dream of getting a work permit and legal status. We take the fear out of the process by providing compassionate, high-level services, both in our legal work and through our respectful, understanding, patient and constant communication with our clients.
    The ideal candidate will have the following traits:
    • Sharp
    • Organized
    • Decision maker
    • Flexible
    • Fast paced
    • Patient with others
    • Quick to learn
    • Work well under pressure
    • Handles stress will
    • You believe in the power of the law to make a positive difference in people's lives.
    • You believe that immigrants make the US better.
    • You thrive on a fast paced and rewarding work environment.
    • You excel at collaboration within a team and with other teams.
      Other requirements:
      • Understanding of complex legal issues, or the ability to quickly learn them.
      • Must be able to research complex legal issues, and develop and execute creative legal strategies in evolving or new areas of law.
      • Valid license and current membership in the bar in any U.S. State.
      • 5 or more years of legal experience as a licensed attorney.
      • Bilingual English/ Spanish is strongly preferred.
        Duties:
        • Handle an immigration case load that includes affirmative and the occasional defensive filing.
        • Case load consists of primarily VAWA, T, U, motion practice, AOS, Cuban Adjustment Act, some asylum and consular processing cases. The associate will review and approve files, pleadings, settlements and any other legal work product produced by paralegals and legal assistants.
        • The associate will assist with litigation where necessary, including post-conviction relief.
        • Other duties as assigned by the CEO and/or managing attorney.
          More Details:
          • Some travel for USCIS interviews, court hearings, trainings and meetings is required.
          • Generous compensation package to include base salary, bonuses, 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, and PTO.
          • Women, minorities and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.

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