Senior Family Attorney

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Senior Family Attorney

The candidate advocates for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. Conducts research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions. Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels. Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts. Represents clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings. Prepares for and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration hearings. Performs quality legal work, and oversees entire matter files from case initiation, case strategy/planning, including regular status conferences with clients throughout the process until successful completion of the case. Meets with clients after they have hired the firm to determine case strategy based on their goals and the law. Assesses eligibility for relief from removal proceedings, and represents detained and non-detained clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court. Represents clients at USCIS interviews; prepares case strategy and clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony; oversight of court hearings and USCIS interviews. Drafts, reviews, and files appropriate court pleadings, including legal motions, petitions, and briefs; prepares appropriate immigration applications. Participates in training and works closely with staff to draft and implement program protocols, work-flow processes, and case-related policies and procedures. Responsible for legal operations consistent with the firm’s mission and principles while playing a key role in managing client relationships. Oversees activities and production of the legal team while also working closely with the administrative team. Communicates with third parties, courts, and opposing counsel, delegating to Legal Team when appropriate. Anticipates issues and potential for new business with existing clients; networks as strategized with Firm Owner. Participates in monthly meetings with assigned support staff to collaborate on case strategy and determine case statuses; reports case statuses on a monthly basis to Firm Owner. Provide excellent customer service while building client rapport and trust. Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree) is required. Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration is required. Should have 5+ years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry. Member of state and local bar associations in good standing is required.

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2860 Church St
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30344
Phone : 678-647-7208