Associate Attorney

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!

Our San Jose office is currently seeking a zealous, competent, and motivated attorney who is English-Spanish bilingual to first work with us as an attorney of counsel to possibly become an associate Immigration Attorney (contract to permanent) based on performance.Compensation:

$75,000 - $90,000 yearlyResponsibilities:

Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients

Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff

Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations

Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals

Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice

Represent clients before DHS, EOIR and DOS in family immigration, naturalization, U visa, asylum, I-751 waivers, VAWA matters, consular processing, 212(h), 212(i), I-212, unlawful presence and provisional waivers

Represent clients before the Immigration Courts and BIA in removal defense, all applications for immigration relief, criminal removal matters, custody and bond hearings, and contested removal cases

Prepare declarations, legal briefs, and letter briefs

Conduct client intake and consultations. Personally appear with clients before USCIS and the Immigration Courts in San Jose, San Francisco, and occasionally in Southern and Central California

Maintain Reports on Client Caseload

Participate in community know-your-rights meetings

Other tasks as needed and as assigned by Firm managementQualifications:

Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)

Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school

Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam

Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base

J.D. from ABA certified law school with current Bar Membership in good standing. (Preferably California Bar)

At least one year of experience as an attorney in family, removal, and immigration legal defense

Bilingual English-Spanish (written and spoken)

A demonstrated commitment to immigrants' and civil rights issues

Outstanding interpersonal and advocacy skills, both oral and written

A strong desire to advance and grow professionally within the Firm and in the immigration legal community

Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage busy caseload

Proficiency in INSZoom or other immigration platform is a plusAbout Company

The Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield - Immigration Defense PC, is Silicon Valley's leading immigration defense law firm. We defend immigrants facing deportation for criminal and civil immigration violations, help asylum seekers find refuge from persecution, and assist legal residents with criminal and immigration problems to obtain U.S. citizenship. Our firm also assists immigrant crime victims and survivors of domestic violence in obtaining legal status so they can get back on their feet and move on with their lives.

Full-time