Staff Attorney Criminal Law and Research

The Lisinski Law Firm • Albuquerque, NM

396d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Staff Attorney - Criminal Law and Research at Lisinski Law Firm will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's mission to provide immigration solutions. This position involves conducting legal research, preparing legal arguments, and training teams on court record requests. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated to assist clients, and eager to learn about immigration law, with opportunities for career growth within the legal team.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• Experience conducting legal research.
• Familiarity with criminal law and criminal court records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in immigration law is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to determine the impact of certain crimes on client applications or the need for waivers.
• Prepare legal arguments based on criminal research for responses to USCIS.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration law regarding criminal inadmissibility and identify necessary changes in internal procedures.
• Assist and train teams on the process of requesting federal and state court records.
• Review and analyze criminal records and background investigations.
• Identify potential immigration solutions for clients based on background investigation results.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities within the legal team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree