What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney Trainee (With Focus on Federal Litigation) position at Siotoh Academy?
About Us
Siotoh Academy is an educational institution dedicated to preparing determined and knowledgeable individuals for the challenges of the 21st century. Committed to fostering professional growth, the academy equips students with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Siotoh Academy empowers its students through robust training programs and a focus on excellence, innovation, and global relevance.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
• Be prepared to train, acquire knowledge, and apply professional skills in Immigration Law practice.
• Oversee the operation and management of a standalone facility or additional partner at a location.
• Train on immigration and nationality law through Siotoh Academy.
• Oversee immigration benefit applications as part of his/her training and upon completion of training.
• Willing and ready to learn and practice in Federal Court.
• As a Florida licensed attorney, the trainee must be willing and able to take on and manage Florida related case as would be determined from time to time.
• Train and supervise support staff of assigned facility.
• Provide leadership in firm marketing and outreach support as it relates to the facility.
• Implement company policies and strategic plan for an assigned facility/branch office
• Participate in management meetings as may be required from time to time.
• Assist in administering and enforcing company policy & procedure manual.
• Work closely with the human resource department to ensure great hiring as may be required
• Learn effective use of the firm’s practice management software (including uploading retainers, payment authorization, alerts, and effective use of NOTES).
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the firm’s telephone (Phone-Link) and Practice Management platforms.
• Track the cost of operating assigned facility.
• Review monthly and quarterly performance report with the Chief Executive
Officer or management team.
• Ensure that the assigned facility breaks even financially within 3 months of commencing operation and becomes profitable thereafter.
• Any other activities mandated by company management
Requirements (Experience/Qualifications):
The ideal candidate will have:
• License to practice law in the state of Florida for immigration, federal litigation, and civil matters in the state.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or foreign Juris Doctor equivalent with an LLM degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Ability to manage facility’s day to day operations.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.
• Two-year law practice management experience or participate in on boarding training
Travel Requirement: Infrequent.
Relocation Covered: No.
Base Pay: Per Employment Agreement
Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Excellent computer skills required including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
How to Apply
Are you a Florida-licensed attorney with a passion for immigration and federal litigation? If you have the expertise to inspire trust and the drive to manage a high-pressure environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today: Submit your CV to jobs@siotoh.com.