Bilingual Attorney |Immigration|

THE POSITION

We represent many clients in family and humanitarian immigration cases such as petitioning for loved ones or applying for visas for victims of crime. This position will be a part of the family- and humanitarian-based immigration team working alongside other experienced attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants. This position will not handle removal defense.

We are hiring for a full time Associate Attorney to work in either our Santa Fe or Albuquerque office.

THE FIRM

Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com

We have been voted as a "Best Places to Work"

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:
• Loves crossing tasks off a list and gets joy in getting projects across the finish line
• Enjoys helping and encouraging others in their tasks, projects, and ideas
• Is a natural in exercising good judgment and evaluating ideas and decisions
• Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Cares about the communities we serve
• Is fluent in Spanish

Mission of the Position
Take charge of family- and humanitarian-based immigration caseload with efficiency and quality in a team comprised of other attorneys and paralegals.

Outcomes
Within the first 6 months on the job:
• Embrace firm mission and culture.
• Be able to conduct consultations with supervision by other attorneys
• Prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS and other related agencies
• Effectively handle interviews before USCIS in consultation with other attorneys
• Take ownership over assigned cases in order to effectively and timely manage tasks and deadlines
• Effectively communicate with clients regarding the immigration process and case strategy

Within 1 year on the job:
• Conduct consultations independently
• Represent clients in interviews before USCIS independently
• Independently prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS
• Establish professional profiles, online presence, and contacts with referral sources

Competencies
• Timely task and project completion
• Organization
• Task ownership and follow-through
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork/ability to work independently on collaborative projects
• Efficiency
• Good discernment/judgment
• Customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional attitude and demeanor

Location
Santa Fe or Albuquerque, NM.

Full Time
The position is full time, Monday-Friday. This is not a remote position.

Education

JD required. We will consider 3rd year law students.

License

License to practice law in any jurisdiction in the U.S. or ability to take the bar exam in the immediate future.

Experience

No prior legal experience required. Will consider recent graduates and 3rd year law students graduating soon.

NOTES:

We will assist with relocation costs.

Additional Compensation Information: Our philosophy is to hire the best people and pay at the top of the market, including a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flex paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, and more). Initial compensation is dependent on experience and education. Advancements and raises are based on productivity and performance in addition to cost of living adjustments.

Company DescriptionWe have been awarded "Best Places to Work" in Albuquerque: https://bizj.us/1qfuy+

Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com