FULL TIME Associate Attorney

At The Nemecek Firm, we believe every person deserves skilled legal representation and to be treated with dignity throughout the immigration process.

We help individuals, families, and businesses throughout the United States and abroad navigate complex immigration matters. Our work includes removal defense, asylum, family immigration, employment immigration, naturalization, and corporate immigration compliance.

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join our team. This position will focus primarily on immigration litigation, with opportunities to handle select criminal law matters. The attorney will represent clients in court proceedings, develop case strategies, prepare legal filings, and provide clear and thoughtful guidance throughout each matter. The ideal candidate is a strong advocate who can manage cases responsibly while working collaboratively with attorneys and other Firm associates.

Represent clients in immigration litigation matters, including removal defense, asylum claims, bond hearings, appeals, and related proceedings.

Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, appeals, applications, and other filings in immigration and criminal matters.

Appear before immigration courts and other federal or state courts as required.

Regularly travel by car to courts and other legal proceedings as required by assigned cases.

Review case facts, identify legal issues, and develop effective case strategies.

Advise clients regarding their legal rights, available options, case strategy, and potential outcomes.

Collaborate with senior attorneys, legal assistants, and other Firm associates to move cases forward effectively.

Handle select criminal law matters based on experience, qualifications, and Firm needs.

Protect confidential client information and maintain professional and ethical standards.

You are currently licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.You have strong legal research, writing, analysis, and oral advocacy skills.

You communicate complex legal information clearly and compassionately.

You exercise sound legal judgment and recognize when consultation or escalation is appropriate.

You can work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other Firm associates.

You are comfortable learning new systems and using technology responsibly while protecting confidential information.

Experience or a strong demonstrated interest in immigration law is preferred. Immigration litigation, courtroom, hearing, appellate, or criminal law experience is helpful but not required. Admission to practice law in Ohio is preferred but not required.

Candidates who are fluent in a language other than English will receive additional consideration, although foreign language fluency is not required.

Starting pay will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, language proficiency, legal knowledge, licensure, and other job related qualifications.

This is a full time, in person position based in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Monday through Friday. 9 company holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with a 3% company match

Professional development and training opportunities

Our clients trust us with legal matters that can shape their safety, families, careers, and futures. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, including reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, and identifying information that may require additional review or verification.