What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at Shepelsky Law Group?
Job Summary
In search of an Immigration Associate Attorney for a hybrid in-person/remote position. Our offices are in Brooklyn (11229) and lower Manhattan for in-person days.
Requirements:
- Admitted to practice in New York State
- 2 years of immigration law attorney experience or similar litigation
- Experience handling removal defense and appearing in Immigration Court
- Russian language skills are a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of new/incoming and pending USCIS and consular immigration matters, including VAWA, family petitions, asylum, waivers, T visas, and cancellation of removal
- Preparing for and attending USCIS asylum, VAWA, and family-based interviews
- Preparing for and attending Master Calendar Hearings and Individual Hearings
- Drafting Motions to Reopen, Motions to Terminate, Motions for Continuance, and other EOIR filings
- Advise clients on various immigration processes, including visas, green cards, asylum, naturalization, and deportation defense
- Prepare and review legal documents such as petitions, applications, affidavits, and supporting evidence
- Conduct legal research using tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw to stay current on immigration laws and policies
- Represent clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, and depositions related to immigration cases
- Develop case strategies through thorough trial preparation and procedural law application
- Negotiate with government agencies and other parties to facilitate favorable outcomes for clients
- Maintain detailed case files, ensure timely filings, and manage client communication throughout the legal process
Requirements
- Admitted and licensed actively in NY State
- Proven experience in immigration law with familiarity in EOIR removal defense, family-based, VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, Waivers, and asylum cases
- Strong knowledge of procedural law, statutory legal research, and immigration regulations
- Demonstrated skills in legal negotiation, litigation, and client advocacy
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal motions, contracts, and case summaries
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients from diverse backgrounds
- Prior law office experience with a focus on general & commercial litigation or employment law is desirable
Join our team to leverage your expertise in immigration law while making a positive difference in clients’ lives.
Pay: $95,112.68 - $114,544.30 per year
License/Certification:
- NY Bar admission (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11229
Salary : $95,113 - $114,544