Associate Attorney (Immigration)

THE FIRM

Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. We have also been selected as one of Albuquerque's Best Places to Work. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com

THE POSITION

We represent many of the healthcare and education organizations in New Mexico and beyond. There is nothing more rewarding than bringing doctors, nurses, and teachers to the United States. This position will be a part of the employment based immigration team working alongside other experienced attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants helping our hospitals, schools, and professional services organizations hire the best in the world.

We are hiring for a full time Associate Attorney to work in our Albuquerque office. This position requires someone who cares for the community we serve, has good attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Loves crossing tasks off a list and gets joy in getting projects across the finish line
• Enjoys helping and encouraging others in their tasks, projects, and ideas
• Is a natural in exercising good judgment and evaluating ideas and decisions
• Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Cares about the communities we serve

Mission of the Position
Take charge of employment-based caseload with efficiency and quality in a team comprised of other attorneys and paralegals.

Outcomes
Within the first 6 months on the job:

• Embrace firm mission and culture.
• Be able to conduct consultations with supervision by other attorneys
• Prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS and other related agencies
• Effectively handle interviews before USCIS in consultation with other attorneys
• Take ownership over assigned cases in order to effectively and timely manage tasks and deadlines
• Effectively communicate with clients regarding the immigration process and case strategy

Within 1 year on the job:

• Conduct consultations independently
• Represent clients in interviews before USCIS independently
• Independently prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS
• Establish professional profiles, online presence, and contacts with referral sources

Competencies

• Timely task and project completion
• Organization
• Task ownership and follow-through
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork/ability to work independently on collaborative projects
• Efficiency
• Good discernment/judgment
• Customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional attitude and demeanor

Location
Albuquerque, NM.

Full Time
The position is full time, in person, Monday-Friday. This is not a remote position.

Experience
No prior legal experience required. We will consider recent graduates and 3rd year law students graduating soon.

Education
JD

License
License to practice law in any jurisdiction in the U.S. or ability to take the bar exam in the immediate future.

Compensation
Our philosophy is to hire the best people and pay at the top of the market, including a full benefits package. Initial compensation is dependent on experience. Advancements and raises are based on productivity and performance in addition to cost-of-living adjustments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• In 3-5 sentences please tell us your interest in immigration law.

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person