Jr. Associate Attorney

About the Company:

Meneses Law is an accomplished law firm with an outstanding record of accomplishment of providing immigration services with the highest professional standards to our clients. We work with thousands of clients across the United States on Adjustment of Status, Visas, Petitions, Labor Certifications, Citizenships, Deportations, Waivers, DACA Renewals, and Asylum matters.

Our headquarters is based out of Houston, Texas and with the expansion to other major cities, our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as placidly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the legal and regulatory risks. The law firm is built on its reputation of providing exceptional customer service delivery coupled with appropriate and outstanding skills, fast turnaround, and the know-how expert of our legal team.

Job Summary:

Meneses Law has an immediate opening for a Junior Associate Attorney to join our dynamic law firm. Immigration Law knowledge is not required but preferred. The successful candidate for the above position has a genuine passion for protecting the rights of individuals, and a deep interest in making a long-term commitment to our well-respected and rapidly growing firm. The Junior Attorney will assist the operations team with reviewing cases for our clients seeking legal options. They will be responsible for assisting the teams of Meneses Law to stay within ethical/ legal/ immigration guidelines. He/ She is an absolute team player with a demonstrated record of achievements; genuinely enjoys working with people and is committed to excellent client service; is well organized and self-motivated; possesses excellent written and spoken communication skills; is fluent in technology.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi.
• Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and legal briefs.
• Informing your line manager about salient developments in each case.
• Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely.
• Reporting on hours spent on each assignment.
• Remaining abreast of change to legislation.
• Collaborating with team and internal departments.
• Excellent understanding of ethical guidelines.
• Manage high demanding and detail-oriented immigration process.
• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to the teams.
• Identify legal issues and develop innovative approaches to resolve complex issues.
• Immigrant visa petitions and consular processing.
• Work on various documents in draft and final form, such as correspondence, forms, and evidence; proofread materials for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Assist in preparations by providing relevant research data.
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality with organizational information.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

These responsibilities involve highly confidential and sensitive information and require expertise, discretion, and good judgement. Prior ethics experience will be considered.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, written communication and public speaking skills.
• Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with technology and ability to learn our software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MacOS systems.
• Friendly and strong commitment to customer service.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to type 45 WPM or more.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish is preferred

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Passed most recent bar exam; licensure in progress or pending admission to the bar
• 1+ years in law clinics.

Compensation:

Meneses Law believes in Work Life Balance. Operation hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays a month for certain positions.

Being hired by Meneses Law as a Junior Associate Attorney means that you will have the opportunity to:

• Earn $90K to $120K salary depending on experience
• Be part of a positive culture
• Earn individual and team incentives
• Start an incredible career

Benefits for Working at Meneses Law:

• Generous compensation
• Work with state-of-the-art technology
• Name Recognition & Prestige Immigration Law Firm
• Sophisticated, Challenging Work
• Structured Training Programs
• Meaningful Career Advancement Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits (Medical (80% ER contribution, Dental (No-Cost to employee), Vision, Life Insurance (Paid), 2 weeks of PTO (Paid Time Off), and 10 days of paid holidays.)
• Work Life Balance Schedule
• Birthday and Anniversary rewards