Bilingual (English/Spanish) Immigration Attorney

Great opportunity to become part of FitzGerald Law Company, a boutique Boston firm, concentrating in immigration law and criminal defense litigation. We are seeking an attorney, licensed to practice in Massachusetts, fluent in Spanish and preferably with three or more years of immigration experience. We service the immigrant community in all areas of immigration, including family and employment-based residency, all types of non-immigrant visas, citizenship, asylum, cancellation of removal, I-601 waivers, TPS, writ of mandamus, immigration complications due to criminal charges, and immigration appeals.

Our office offers a friendly and supportive work environment, a dedicated team, an interesting and varied caseload and an opportunity to gain significant firsthand court room experience, exposure to handling sophisticated and challenging cases and mentorship that will further your professional development. We provide a collaborative and friendly work environment, a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and retirement benefits. We run a well-organized practice that focuses on providing our clients excellent results with personalized service.

This is a wonderful opportunity to assist individuals from an array of cultures and backgrounds that need legal representation.

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting with potential clients for consultations and follow up with documentation for client to retain firm
• Manage large caseloads and independently manage multiple tasks utilizing our practice management and immigration software (MyCase and Docketwise)
• Keep daily records of client communications, documents, notes and time related to cases via timesheets in our case management software
• Represent individuals in immigration and criminal matters, before USCIS, EOIR interviews, and Immigration Court as needed
• Timely prepare immigration petitions and keep track of all next actions and deadlines on assigned cases
• Provide guidance to paralegals on assigned cases, including monitoring case progress, reviewing work and setting case strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare and file appeals, motions, memorandums, briefs, opinions and petitions before administrative and federal courts;
• Conduct preparation meetings with clients before interviews and court appearances
• Write and prepare I601A waivers and other inadmissibility waivers
• Keep clients informed of case progress and keep records of all communications
• Work closely with Principal attorney to establish the best strategy on cases and prepare and attend status reports meeting

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Great organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to set priorities and exercise good judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment and continuous learning
• Assist in supervising and training other legal staff
• Be passionate about helping people in difficult circumstances
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Three or more years immigration legal experience

Please state your level of Spanish fluency in your cover letter