Junior Lawyer

At the Grotas Firm, we strive to pave the road to safety and unity for our clients. Located at the heart of Manhattan, our boutique immigration law firm, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients for over 15 years, seeks a dedicated, driven in-house attorney to join our team. Our firm prides itself on being passionate about immigration law and is committed to helping individuals and families navigate the complex immigration process. We have established a strong reputation for our expertise, personalized approach, and successful outcomes. As we continue to expand our practice, we are seeking a talented and highly motivated Associate Attorney to join our team. 

Responsibilities: 

Experience on various cases, including adjustment of status, applications for asylum and withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions, VAWA petitions, and I-601 and I-601A Waivers. The ideal candidate will be able to assess cases to create and propose strategies; work independently with clients to draft and prepare affidavits and applications for relief; advice on additional necessary evidence and witnesses that are needed or may be helpful to their case; prepare clients for interviews (adjustment of status, asylum, naturalization) and attend said interviews with clients; represent clients in removal proceedings before immigration court; conduct legal Research and prepare motions, memorandums and briefs as may be required.

Other Responsibilities:

Leading the staff 

Court hearings appearance 

Provide legal and organizational assistance to senior attorney

Asylum Office Interview preparation

Client Communication

Legal Research and writing

Preparing submissions for various deportation defenses

Coordinating paperwork related to immigration/citizenship, including affidavits, petitions, applications

Keep track of calendaring tasks and prioritizing assignments in order to meet deadlines

Qualifications/Requirements: 

JD Degree

Active Member of NY State Bar 

Bilingual: English/Spanish (Preferred but not Required), 

Through knowledge of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Able to litigate Master and Individual hearings in court

Interpersonal solid client relationship skills; strong writing skills; must be willing to work independently and as a team; meticulous and detail-oriented; be able and ready to work under pressure and handle a significant caseload and meet deadlines.

-Pay: $75,500.00 - $95,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)/Profit Sharing/Defined Benefit Plan

Health insurance Flex Spend

Paid time off