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    Bilingual Managing Attorney - Albuquerque, United States - Rebecca Kitson Law

    Rebecca Kitson Law
    Rebecca Kitson Law Albuquerque, United States

    5 days ago

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    Job DescriptionSalary: DOE

    Rebecca Kitson Law (RKL) is a small and vibrant law firm devoted to excellent representation and advocacy for immigrants and their families. We pride ourselves on our personal and professional dedication to our resilient clients and the greater community. RKL represents immigrants in family-based and humanitarian petitions, in removal proceedings before the immigration court system, and in appellate cases before administrative agencies and in federal court.

    RKL has a unique opening for a bilingual Managing Attorney at our Albuquerque office. This position will be principally responsible for managing the legal support staff while working as part of a creative and collaborative attorney team. This is a shareholder track position with the opportunity to help us grow and thrive while charting your own remarkable career path.

    RKL is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity, inclusion, and excellent representation. We dedicate ourselves to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. We provide equal employment opportunities and embrace diversity. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other distinguishing attribute.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Directly manage and supervise legal support staff and their caseloads, managing their workloads and supporting time management through regularly scheduled meetings.
    • Support, motivate, inspire and assure the achievement of department and firm production goals
    • Engages in strategic planning to help handle cases efficiently and effectively
    • Organize, structure, and provide coherence to case management overall
    • Review filings, perform legal research and provide direct guidance to Case Managers
    • Troubleshoots legal strategies and issues
    • Meet with clients to address concerns and support legal strategy
    • Train new hires in the Legal Services department and develop and support the ongoing training of all legal staff
    • Prepare clients for interviews and hearings before various state and federal agencies
    • Attend interviews and hearings when needed
    • Provide support and coverage for attorneys and legal support staff as needed
    • Work collaboratively with the firm management team

    Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor and admission to NM or other state bar.
    • Fully bilingual in English/Spanish
    • Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience in immigration
    • Minimum 1-year supervisory/management experience
    • Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
    • Able to work within a team and effectively delegate or accept delegation as needed.
    • Commitment to a client-centered practice with a standard of excellence.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Experience and enthusiasm for working well with diverse clients, communities, and colleagues, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

    Benefits

    RKL believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer an extensive benefits package:

    • 401(k) (after one year)
    • Fully funded dental insurance
    • Fully funded health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Generous paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • Short and long-term disability insurance
    • Flexible work schedule options
    • Salary DOE
    • Relocation budget available
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