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We are looking to hire an early career employment-based immigration attorney (2-5 years of experience). Though Albuquerque is one of the most affordable major cities in America where early career professionals can still buy a house and enjoy life, we pay well above the national average for immigration attorneys according to the latest AILA marketplace study.

THE POSITION

We represent many of the healthcare and education organizations in New Mexico and beyond. There is nothing more rewarding than bringing doctors, nurses, and teachers to the United States. This position will be a part of the employment based immigration team working alongside other experienced attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants helping our hospitals, schools, and professional services organizations hire the best in the world.

We are hiring for a full time Associate Attorney to work in our Albuquerque office. This position requires someone who cares for the community we serve, has good attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. The position also requires 2-5 years of employment-based immigration experience (PERM, H-1B, I-140 including Schedule A, J-1 Waivers).

THE FIRM

Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com

We have been voted as a "Best Places to Work" and the best immigration law firm in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Loves crossing tasks off a list and gets joy in getting projects across the finish line
• Enjoys helping and encouraging others in their tasks, projects, and ideas
• Is a natural in exercising good judgment and evaluating ideas and decisions
• Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Cares about the communities we serve

Mission of the Position

Take charge of an employment-based caseload of approximately 70-90 matters with efficiency and quality in a team comprised of other attorneys and paralegals.

Outcomes

Within the first 6 months on the job:

• Embrace firm mission and culture.
• Conduct consultations independently
• Represent clients in interviews before USCIS independently
• Independently prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS, DOL, and other immigration agencies
• Take ownership over assigned cases in order to effectively and timely manage tasks and deadlines
• Effectively communicate with clients regarding the immigration process and case strategy
• Establish professional profiles, online presence, and contacts with referral sources

Competencies

• Timely task and project completion
• Organization
• Task ownership and follow-through
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork/ability to work independently on collaborative projects
• Efficiency
• Good discernment/judgment
• Customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional attitude and demeanor

Location
Albuquerque, NM. This is not a remote position.

Full Time
The position is full time, Monday-Friday. 

Experience

2-5 years experience in employment-based immigration. We primarily handle and require experience in the following: 

• H-1B
• PERM
• I-140 (PERM-based)
• I-140 Schedule A 
• J-1 Waivers 
• R-1/I-360
• O-1 (primarily scientists and physicians)
• EB-1A & EB-1B (primarily scientists and physicians)
• EB-2 NIW/PNIW (primarily scientists and physicians)

We do not handle and do not require experience in L-1, E-1/2, H-2A/B, EB-5. 

About Vrapi Weeks P.A.

Vrapi Weeks is the leading immigration law firm in New Mexico with offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We offer high quality service and enjoy an excellent reputation among clients, colleagues, and the community. For more on our core values: http://www.vrapiweeks.com. Our mission is to break immigration barriers for employers and families so they can focus on what’s important. We are passionate about this mission because we believe no one should tell you where to live, work, and set down roots. We believe organizations should make hiring and relocation decisions based on what is best for them and the communities they serve, not based on arbitrary, outdated immigration rules. We take care of the immigration issues so you can focus on what is important. We have been voted as a "Best Places to Work."

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