Senior Family Attorney
Company: Atlanta Family & Immigration Law Firm
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
If you are looking for a chill environment but core values that
are based on an excellent work ethic and empathy for clients, then
we are the firm for you! Are you a solo practitioner who is no
longer interested in running the business of law, then we are the
firm for you!
We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help our
clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will
advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and
implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial
experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your
general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our
lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity.
If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please
contact us today.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local,
state, and federal levels
Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts
Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal
proceedings
Prepare for and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration
hearings
--- Performs quality legal work, and oversees entire matter files
from case initiation, case strategy/planning, including regular
status conferences with clients throughout the process until
successful completion of the case;
--- Meets with clients after they have hired the firm to determine
case strategy based on their goals and the law.
--- Assesses eligibility for relief from removal proceedings, and
represents detained and non-detained clients in removal proceedings
in Immigration Court;
--- Represents clients at USCIS interviews; prepares case strategy
and clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony; oversight of court
hearings and USCIS interviews;
--- Drafts, reviews, and files appropriate court pleadings,
including legal motions, petitions, and briefs; prepares
appropriate immigration applications;
--- Participates in training and works closely with staff to draft
and implement program protocols, work-flow processes, and
case-related policies and procedures;
--- Responsible for legal operations consistent with the firm's
mission and principles while playing a key role in managing client
relationships. Oversees activities and production of the legal team
while also working closely with the administrative team.
--- Communicates with third parties, courts, and opposing counsel,
delegating to Legal Team when appropriate;
--- Anticipates issues and potential for new business with existing
clients; networks as strategized with Firm Owner
--- Participates in monthly meetings with assigned support staff to
collaborate on case strategy and determine case statuses; reports
case statuses on a monthly basis to Firm Owner;
--- Provide excellent customer service while building client
rapport and trust;
Qualifications:
Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal
industry
Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation,
and arbitration
Bachelor's degree with a law degree from an accredited law school
(such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
About Company:
Atlanta Family & Immigration Law is a team of 15 highly
compassionate and focused individuals worldwide who look forward to
providing excellent resolutions to high-conflict legal matters. We
have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the
US for the past few years and we've done it by providing legal
representation with empathy, gusto, and integrity. We are looking
to add you to the team.
These are people who bring a superior work ethic, are enthusiastic
and have a positive attitude, take initiative and responsibility,
and are hungry to learn and grow. If you learn quickly and
understand that working hard is important this job is for you. If
you communicate well, have integrity, and really care about
immigrants, this company is for you. If you are dynamic, adaptable,
deliver results, and produce above the minimum standards, this
company is for you. If you work well under pressure and can juggle
several projects at once, this is for you.
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