Associate Attorney at Contreras & Metelska in Saint Paul, MN

Company Description

Contreras & Metelska, PA is a boutique law firm located in the Twin Cities specializing in immigration, family, and criminal law.

Job Description

General Responsibilities: The position provides comprehensive legal assistance and representation through all phases of immigration and naturalization processes. The Associate Attorney will work in a team-like environment and will handle all phases of immigration, criminal, and family law cases from initial intake to final case disposition.

General Job Expectations: An Associate Attorney must possess a demonstrated interest in working with persons of diverse economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, be licensed to practice law in Minnesota, and speak English fluently. Additionally, the attorney should demonstrate good communication skills, an ability to work constructively with others, good judgment, the ability to learn quickly, and must work well independently and under pressure as well as in collaboration with other staff members. The Attorney’s written and oral communication, management of interpersonal relationships, and legal advice should reflect the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluent in English, proficient in Spanish.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with diverse refugee and immigrant communities preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the immigrant and refugee community and experience working with persons of diverse economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work constructively with others, exercise good judgment, learn quickly, work well independently and under pressure, as well as in collaboration with other staff and with other organizations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Database experience a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.