Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm specializing in immigration matters is seeking a dedicated and proactive Immigration Associate Attorney to join their team. The position involves managing a variety of family and employment-based immigration cases, and the ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in immigration law. This hybrid role offers a supportive work environment and the opportunity for professional growth. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Location:

• Greenwood Village, CO

Duties:

• Oversee and manage family-based and/or employment-based immigration cases under the supervision of Partners
• Handle family-based permanent residency and naturalization applications
• Manage consular processing of immigrant visa applications
• Work on removal defense and waiver cases
• Process humanitarian-based applications, including asylum, VAWA, U visa, TPS, and DACA applications
• Prepare and submit non-immigrant visa petitions (E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-2B, L-1, O-1, P-1, Q-1, R-1, TN) and port of entry packages
• Manage Temporary and Permanent Labor Certification applications with the Department of Labor (DOL)
• Process employment-based permanent residency applications
• Communicate with clients, attend client meetings, and conduct consultation meetings with prospective clients under supervision
• Provide legal guidance to clients and assist in case management

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience as an Immigration Attorney
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and pay attention to detail
• Proficiency in Spanish is required
• Flexibility, patience, eagerness to learn, and a good sense of humor

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state (Colorado bar license preferred)

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage complex immigration cases
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with clients
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Proficiency in immigration case management software (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation leave (starting at 10 days per year, increasing based on years of employment)
• Sick leave (48 hours per year)
• Holiday leave (10 days per year)
• Additional Earned Paid Time Off for hours worked beyond 40-hour work weeks
• Professional development assistance

This Denver, Colorado firm covers all immigration needs for individuals and businesses alike. They have a strong focus on removal defense, citizenship, business immigration, and individual and family-related immigration cases. The lawyers and associates at this firm maintain a commitment to serving their clients' immigration law needs.