Law Clerk (Immigration Litigation) Columbus

Law Clerk (Immigration Litigation)

Full Time • Columbus
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
The Nemecek Firm, Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated Law Clerk to join its growing practice.  The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for helping immigrants. The ability to multi-task and handle a heavy case load, work with paralegals, and meet deadlines is a must. Strong writing and organizational skills are also essential to the success of the role. LLMs are welcome to apply!

Job Duties:

  • Draft immigration forms, pleadings, motions, briefs and legal memoranda for review by the firm’s licensed attorneys;
  • Verify that all applications, evidentiary files, and other legal documentation are properly organized;
  • Meet with clients to review and finalize testimonial statements and applications for immigration benefits; collect evidence and prepare for trial
  • Meet with clients to collect, review and prepare evidentiary filings; 
  • Coordinate attorney-client meetings and schedule critical meetings;
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including drafting direct examinations and closing arguments;
  • Facilitate communicate with clients, staff, third-party evaluators and expert witnesses;
  • Review petitions, motions, pleadings and court decisions to identify potential issues impacting relief; 
  • Research laws, policies, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court or administrative agencies;
  • Keep abreast of changes in the immigration laws and policies and keep attorneys apprised of changes;
  • Confer with attorneys to concerning legal issues and questions from clients requiring legal advice;
  • Attend and observe courts hearings and take detailed notes;
  • Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress;
  • Enter client information into internal spreadsheets and case management systems;
  • Verify that all applications, evidentiary files, and other legal documentation are properly organized; and,
  • Work with law students, legal assistants and outside professionals such as interpreters, country condition experts and medical evaluators.
 Job Requirements:

The Law Clerk position at The Nemecek Firm requires a minimum of a Master of Laws degree (LLM) or Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. college or university. 




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