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The Law Office of Edward W. Neufville III, LLC is accepting applications for an in-person Associate Attorney in our Silver Spring Maryland office. This person should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, that is friendly, positive and client focused. In complete applications will not be reviewed.
Experience:
2 years of experience in providing direct USA immigration legal representation
Licensed to practice law in at least one State within the United States or the District of Columbia
Areas of Law Covered:
Immigration / Federal Litigation
Affirmative, i.e. USCIS, Asylum Office
Business Immigration
Citizenship and Naturalization
Removal Defense
Other areas as assigned
Performs the following tasks under supervision of Managing Attorney and Chief Operations Officers
Administrative Duties
Attend client meetings
Prepare clients and witnesses for master calendar hearings and USCIS interviews
Draft correspondences/communications/ to clients, government agencies
Follow Up with courts, government agencies regarding pending cases
Provide case updates to clients
Supervise law clerks, legal assistants, paralegals
Legal Duties
Direct legal representation, i.e. U.S. immigration courts and government agencies
Master Calendar Hearings
USCIS Interviews
Asylum Interviews
Individual Hearings (with supervision)
Conduct initial consultations
Legal research and writing –
Legal Strategy development
Brief writing
Assessment of immigration benefits and relief
Coordinate all aspects of clients’ case -from opening file to submission of documents
Law firm required CLE credits – 15 credit hours per year – Immigration Law
Application Materials:
Applications will not be considered without these materials…
- Cover Letter – In your cover letter, answer the following: A story about yourself, why you would want to work for the Law Office of Edward W. Neufville, III LLC, and what about this position interests you.
- Resume
- Legal Writing Sample
- Transcripts
- List of References with contact information
Work location:
8121 Georgia Ave. Suite 650, Silver Spring Md
Scheduled hours:
- Monday – Friday 9AM – 5PM
- Rotating Saturday’s ( 1st Saturday of the month) 9AM – 2PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Silver Spring, MD 20910: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: In person
Interested candidates should send all application materials to adwoa@neufvillelaw.com. In complete applications will not be reviewed
Please do not call the office. No recruiters.
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