Jr. Associate Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Meneses Law
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
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 bilingual Junior Associate Attorney (Entry-Level) 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:
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/ Master of Business Administration.
Taken or preparing to take the Bar (candidate hire is contingent upon passing 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-120k
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), 10 days of paid holidays.)
Work Life Balance Schedule
Birthday and Anniversary rewards
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education/ Experience:
Must be an active member in good standing of the Bar; knowledge of MS Office and MacOS.
Communication Skills: Ability of reading comprehension, writing, speaking to others to convey information effectively, active listening and interpreting instructional documents. English/ Spanish bilingual oral communication is necessary.
Reasoning Skills: Must be able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem or objective. Identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships. Formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternative and their implications.
Physical Demands: This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods. Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. May involve moving or lifting items under 10 pounds.
Other skills: Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Strong knowledge of immigration law. Excellent organizational and time-management.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with 10% travel. Must work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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 bilingual Junior Associate Attorney (Entry-Level) 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/ Master of Business Administration.
Taken or preparing to take the Bar (candidate hire is contingent upon passing 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-120k
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), 10 days of paid holidays.)
Work Life Balance Schedule
Birthday and Anniversary rewards
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education/ Experience:
Must be an active member in good standing of the Bar; knowledge of MS Office and MacOS.
Communication Skills: Ability of reading comprehension, writing, speaking to others to convey information effectively, active listening and interpreting instructional documents. English/ Spanish bilingual oral communication is necessary.
Reasoning Skills: Must be able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem or objective. Identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships. Formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternative and their implications.
Physical Demands: This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods. Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. May involve moving or lifting items under 10 pounds.
Other skills: Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Strong knowledge of immigration law. Excellent organizational and time-management.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with 10% travel. Must work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person