Attorney/Lawyer
- Denver, CO, United States
$90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 1 year of legal experience or a strong foundation suitable for early-career practice growth.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to join a growing law firm in Denver, Colorado that represents clients in immigration matters and criminal defense-related proceedings. This role offers the chance to build hands-on case experience in a team-oriented setting where attorneys work closely with experienced legal professionals and bilingual support staff. The position is well suited for a newly licensed attorney or someone with early-career experience who wants meaningful client contact, strong mentorship, and room to advance within a modern legal practice. If you are interested and met the requirements for this position, please send your resume to amy.thomas@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration.
Responsibilities:
- Handle a caseload involving family-based immigration matters, adjustment of status filings, consular processing, waivers, and other affirmative immigration cases.
- Meet directly with clients to gather facts, explain legal options, and provide guidance throughout each stage of representation.
- Prepare, review, and submit applications, petitions, legal briefs, motions, and supporting documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
- Develop case strategies that align with client goals, legal requirements, and procedural deadlines.
- Work in partnership with attorneys and bilingual legal support staff to move matters forward efficiently and deliver strong client service.
- Conduct legal research and apply relevant immigration and litigation principles to active cases.
- Manage discovery, briefing, and motion practice when matters involve contested proceedings or litigation-related work.
- Maintain organized case files and use legal technology tools to track progress, deadlines, and document workflow.
- Active license and good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- At least 1 year of legal experience or a strong foundation suitable for early-career practice growth.
- Demonstrated interest in immigration law and commitment to serving diverse client communities.
- Ability to draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents with clarity and precision.
- Experience with or knowledge of civil litigation, discovery, and advocacy practices.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to manage responsibilities with increasing independence while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Spanish language skills are welcomed but not required.
More about this job
Skills
- Bilingualism
- Guide staff
- Documentation
- Legal research
- Litigation
- Workflow
- Immigration law
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills