Tucson, Arizona
NEW YORK, New York
Los Angeles, California
orlando, Florida
Posted: 23-Jan-25
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: 100,0000-125,000
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About the Firm:
The Law Office of Karen J. Crawford PLLC has proudly served our clients for over 20 years. Built on a foundation of integrity, compassion, and strong client relationships, we have become a trusted name in the community. Our practice focuses on family-based immigration including waivers and post-removal work, citizenship and naturalization, and humanitarian work such as asylum, cancellation of removal, TPS, and U and T visas. We are a client-focused practice focused on access to quality representation, and eagerly take on challenging, nuanced cases. We also encourage our staff to engage in pro bono representation and community education.
The Opportunity:
As the current owner plans for retirement, we are searching for a senior attorney who can seamlessly step into a leadership role, with the ultimate goal of becoming a partner in the business. This role offers a potential path to partnership, providing the chance to build upon the firm’s legacy while making it your own.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet with clients in our office to advise on the case and prepare case strategies, including complex strategies for clients with complicated cases
- Prepare applications/petitions for immigration benefits and affidavits
- Perform legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Help clients navigate the immigration system, whether with USCIS, the Consulates, or EOIR
- Attend interviews and court hearings in San Antonio to represent clients
- Supervise and train paralegals and staff
- Collaborate with current owner and senior attorney to run the business side of the firm, with a goal to increase firm management responsibilities over time
- Bar admission: Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of any state in the U.S. A Texas license, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred but not required.
- Experience: Must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant immigration law and/or policy experience. Some federal court litigation experience is preferred but not required.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage a caseload and lead and collaborate with a team. Passion and interest in developing and leading strategic business goals.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: A vision for growth and a commitment to uphold the firm’s reputation and unique culture.
- Client-focused mindset: Excellent interpersonal skills and dedication to delivering top-notch legal services with a client-centered mindset.
- Language: Must fluently speak, read and write in Spanish