Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities

• Flexible Scheduling

• Competitive Compensation

• 401K

• Holidays + Vacations package 

• International Environment 

Job Summary

The Wu Law Firm, a committed immigration law practice dedicated to compassionate and zealous advocacy, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our team. In this role, you will represent in court, provide legal counsel, perform legal research, guide paralegals, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with paralegals, other colleagues, and owner/manager to provide excellent legal services to our clients.

We are looking for an attorney who is proactive, responsible, and passionate about serving immigrant communities. If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, we would love to speak with you.

Responsibilities 

• Representing clients in immigration court proceedings and interviews with agencies like USCIS, EOIR & ICE

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents for EOIR and USCIS 

• Conduct legal research for complex matters 

• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings

• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with manager/ owner

• Maintain detailed and accurate client records

• Work with paralegals team overseeing legal research and case preparation

• Provide consultations to potential clients

• Managing communication between clients and legal team members

• Coordinating case timelines and ensuring deadlines are met across the legal team 

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam

• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

• 1 - 2 years of experience attending legal proceedings 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Detailed oriented 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google suite

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.

• Spanish preferred but not required.

• Position is required for Philadelphia Office in PA or New Brunswick Office in NJ

• Some traveling might be required to the Newark EOIR or the USCIS Offices 

• For anyone out of state relocation must be done before start date 

Compensation

Salary Range: $70,000–$95,000 (depending on experience).