Associate Attorney

Xavier Law Firm is seeking a full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) attorney to join our firm. Two to Three years of experience is preferred, but we are willing to train a motivated and otherwise well-qualified candidate.

The candidate will focus on both immigration matters. Must possess strong interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills. Must have the ability to prioritize and manage workload; be proactive and team oriented.

Job Description: The ideal candidate will be able to:

· Provide professional representation to assigned clients;

· Attend hearings and appearances as scheduled;

· Provide support and leadership to assigned legal team;

· Evaluate cases and provide case strategies and/or solutions to legal issues;

· Perform legal research and prepare pleadings, propound discovery, prepare legal memoranda and/or briefs;

· Analyze facts, patterns and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice;

· Prepare immigration-related filings to be submitted to government agencies and courts.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

· Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and persuasion skills;

· Knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office;

· Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously;

· Excellent organizational skills;

· Detail oriented;

· Ability to work with minimal supervision;

· Superior client service skills;

· Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs;

· Analyze facts, patterns and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice;

· Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

Required

· J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S;

· Admitted to practice law in Texas;

· Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently;

· Minimum of two years of experience in immigration law is required, but relevant experience as paralegal and/or legal assistant before obtaining law degree will also be considered.

Preferred

· Two years of experience in immigration and/or criminal law;

· Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and sensitivity;

· Experience working with immigrant community.