Immediate Employment Opening
Associate Attorney—Immigration Practice
US Legal Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our regional immigration practice as a full-time associate attorney. We are a leading immigration law practice located in St. Louis County with over two decades of service representing individuals, immigrants and employers in the Midwest region.
The position being filled will work as part of a dedicated team primarily representing individuals and employers before USCIS, the Immigration Courts and U.S. Consulates abroad.
Job Duties:
- Approximately 30% of professional time dedicated to defense of removal cases before various immigration courts.
- Approximately 30% of professional time dedicated to employment based immigration applications and nonimmigrant visa processing.
- Approximately 40% of professional time dedicated to immigration applications, waiver applications, USCIS interviews and related work.
- Actual work load and allocation of time will vary by month, by filing season and client needs.
Qualifications:
- Recent law school graduate licensed or eligible for immediate licensure (Missouri or Illinois preferred but not required).
- English/Spanish Bilingual preferred.
- Must be able to work well with others in a small office environment.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail. Able to understand and adapt to different client needs and ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Strong research and written communication skills.
Benefits include:
- Competitive starting salary
- Generous accrued paid time off
- Paid holidays
- State Bar dues and AILA membership fees paid
- CLE registration fees paid
- Employer sponsored health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Email Resume and Cover Letter
CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSOURI RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, ABA GUIDELINES AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAW, THIS FIRM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING OR EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, GENDER, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITIES OR LGBTQ+ STATUS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Why does Immigration Law interest you or what connection to immigration law do you have?
License/Certification:
- license to practice law or eligible to take Bar exam now? (Required)
Work Location: In person