Practice Area: Immigration - General, Job Type: Attorney,
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 2 Years, Brooklyn office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 2+ years of immigration law experience. The candidate will work on an array of cases, including- adjustment of status, applications for asylum and withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions, VAWA petitions; I-601, and I-601A Waivers. Will assess cases to create and propose strategies. Work with clients to draft and prepare affidavits, and applications for relief, and advise of additional necessary evidence and/or witnesses that are needed or may be helpful to their case. Prepare clients for interviews (adjustment of status, asylum, naturalization) and attend said interviews with clients. Represent clients in removal proceedings before the immigration court, conduct legal research, and prepare motions, memorandums, and briefs as may be required. Fluency in Russian (both written and spoken) is essential. Must be an active Member of the NY State Bar.Additional Skills: The candidate should have a JD Degree. Must have strong interpersonal client relationship skills; very strong writing skills; must be willing to work independently and as a team; meticulous and detail-oriented; be able and ready to work under pressure and handle a significant caseload and meet deadlines.
