Staff Attorney – Immigration and Family Law

Job Description

Staff Attorney | PandoLogic

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Attorney role at a New York-based law firm, Pu-Folkes Law Firm, located in Forest Hills, NY. The firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal representation across critical areas of immigration and family law. This integral position is vital for delivering dedicated legal advocacy to clients, involving complex litigation, motion practice, and appellate work to achieve just outcomes in their cases.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Forest Hills, NY

• Team: Reports to Principal Attorney
• Mission: Advocate for clients in immigration and family law matters, managing litigation, appeals, and maintaining comprehensive case files.
• Tech Stack: Lexis Nexis, firm defined case management database

What You’ll Actually Do
• Immigration Law Practice: Actively practice immigration law, providing full legal services and representing clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
• Family Court Representation: Represent clients diligently in Family Court proceedings, advocating for their interests in various family law matters.
• Litigation and Advocacy: Conduct robust litigation, which includes filing necessary motions and presenting persuasive oral arguments in court.
• Appellate Work: Undertake appellate work, preparing and filing appeals to challenge unfavorable decisions and protect client rights.
• Case Management: Maintain meticulous client files and consistently update case information within the firm’s defined case management database.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a minimum of a Master of Laws (LL.M.) or Juris Doctor (JD), or a U.S. foreign equivalent degree.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in practicing immigration law, representing clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and representing clients in Family Court. Required experience includes conducting litigation, filing motions, presenting oral arguments, and performing appellate work.
• Skills: Admitted to the New York State bar, proficient in legal research using Lexis Nexis, skilled in litigation and oral advocacy, capable of appellate writing, and adept at maintaining client files and utilizing a case management database.