Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant – COR/BAS Jobs in Cincinnati, OH at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
EXPERIENCED BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
Fuerza Immigration Lawyers, is seeking a Spanish and/or Portuguese-speaking Associate Immigration Attorney with at least three years’ immigration law experience. This is a full-time, in-person position with excellent compensation and benefits.
Please apply through Indeed, attaching your resumé and a cover letter that addresses why you would like to work in this position, why you believe you have the skills, and your fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese. This position requires good writing skills. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to be considered.
WHO WE ARE
We are one of the largest family immigration and deportation defense law firms in Northern California. We represent primarily Spanish and Portuguese-speaking undocumented immigrants before the immigration courts, USCIS, and U.S. consulates. All of our employees are bilingual in Spanish and English, and many also speak Portuguese. We keep families together by defending immigrants who face deportation. We have helped thousands of Bay Area residents obtain green cards through family petitions, asylum, U visas, and cancellation of removal petitions. We are recognized as among the most effective and ethical immigration law firms in Northern California.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Associate Attorneys perform most of the following duties:
Offer clear and concise advice to clients regarding their immigration options under current law and procedures.
Supervise the drafting of forms and gathering of evidence for cases.
Work collaboratively with supervising attorneys, associate attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff to prepare cases.
Maintain organized case notes and information in the firm’s case management system.
Manage an independent caseload and provide case support to the partners.
Diligently track casework to keep on top of strategic goals.
Conduct legal research and writing in support of both affirmative and defensive applications as well as in support of federal litigation and advocacy before various immigration agencies.
Maintain current knowledge of immigration law and policy changes to develop case strategies and provide guidance to staff.
Help to improve office systems, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Meet with clients to interview clients about sensitive matters and draft client statements.
Draft summary memos outlining the scope of the anticipated legal services, including fee agreement and staff assignments.
Represent clients before various government agencies during interviews and hearings.
Attend staff and attorney meetings regularly.
Participate in educational, team-building, and other company-sponsored events scheduled during working hours.
A successful candidate must be detail-oriented and highly organized to manage a high-volume docket. Excellent time management skills, trustworthiness, reliability, and the ability to work independently are a must.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fuerza is located in Downtown Oakland near the corner of Broadway and 13th Street, directly above the 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART station. The 13th Street Commons (a street art installation and public plaza/cafe table area) is directly in front of our building.
We foster a collegial environment in which the entire team works together to further our clients’ interests. Employees who embody the firm’s core values are regularly recognized for their efforts. The partners have an open-door policy and employees enjoy access to management to provide feedback, seek advice, and make suggestions. The firm holds regular staff and departmental meetings to encourage open communication.
Our core focus is to use our passion, dedication, and talent for problem-solving to protect our clients’ rights and keep their families together. An ideal candidate embodies our six core values:
Commitment to our clients, the law, and the success of our business;
Willingness to go the extra mile;
Excellence;
Trustworthiness;
Problem solving; and,
Respect for clients and staff.
Learn more at our website www.fuerzalawyers.com
THE START DATE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
This position is open immediately but may be extended to a later date for the right candidate.
This is not a remote position, although some remote work may be permitted. Associate Attorneys manage confidential and highly sensitive information and are assigned private offices to discreetly attend to clients in-person.
COMPENSATION
Salary range $120,000-$150,000 annually, depending primarily on experience practicing immigration law, language skills, and education.
Extremely generous benefits and vacation package, including Kaiser, Humana Dental, Aflac, Commuter Benefit Plan, 401(k) plan with 4% matching (after a vesting period), negotiable work schedule, paid parental leave (after a vesting period), and family-friendly work environment.
Opportunity to work in a professionally (and personally) fulfilling and meaningful position.
Collegial and positive work environment.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
Near native fluency in spoken Spanish. Ability to also speak Portuguese with conversational fluency or better is a plus.
Active State Bar license in any of the 50 states.
Minimum of three years’ experience practicing immigration law as a licensed attorney.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
J.D. degree, or equivalent, with an excellent academic record, from an accredited law school.
Authorized to accept employment in the United States.
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally mandated exemptions). Employees may be required to wear masks depending on community transmission levels.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
Immigration Law: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Spanish and/or Portuguese (Required)
License/Certification:
State Bar License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Oakland, CA 94612 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Oakland, CA 94612: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – COR/BAS
Company: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Location: Cincinnati, OH
