Bilingual Immigration Attorney (Spanish & English)

NeSmith & NeSmith, P.C. is actively seeking an Attorney to join our firm’s Montgomery, AL office location. Primary areas of law practice will be Immigration, Civil, and Criminal. NeSmith & NeSmith is a highly reputable small law firm committed to serving the state of Alabama and the surrounding areas. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivator who works well with others, embraces new challenges, and hits the ground running. This position is for an Attorney whose main focus will be Immigration Law. It is anticipated that this position will require 40 or more hours per week to meet the needs of their clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admittance to practice law in the United States (Alabama Bar admission preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (REQUIRED)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs quality legal work with very limited review from case initiation through completion
• Conducts consultations and interviews with clients to explain case strategy based on client’s own goals
• Assesses client’s eligibility for relief from removal proceedings, chances of qualifying for visas, etc.
• Develops case strategy for individual client needs
• Represents clients at hearings in Immigration Court, interviews with USCIS, and reporting appointments with ICE as needed
• Drafts, reviews, and files appropriate court pleadings as well as any motions, petitions, briefs, and immigration applications
• Manages large caseload to ensure that all clients are represented vigorously
• Complies with all legal and ethical standards, maintaining good standing with all Bar Associations
• Able to work outside normal office hours as needed according to caseload

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + bonus potential
• Bar dues
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Group health insurance plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Language:

• English fluently (Required)
• Spanish fluently (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person