Law Clerk
Law Clerk
Konare Law, a boutique law firm specializing in removal proceedings and cases before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and Federal Courts, is seeking to hire a Law Clerk to work under the supervision of an Attorney at the Frederick, MD location. Must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the legal field, and a Juris Doctorate (JD) or a Master of Law (LLM) or their equivalent. Occasional travel to attend court hearings and assist attorneys is required. Must be able to communicate orally, in writing and electronically, in the Spanish or Portuguese languages.
Position Duties Include: Research and analyze laws and documents related to cases before EOIR, USCIS, DOL, and Federal Courts. Draft and revise filings. Review files to determine legal issues involved. Confer with attorneys concerning legal questions and construction of legal documents. Coordinate and assist with case preparation. Maintain and organize files. Review dockets of pending litigation and applications. Provide appropriate suggestions or recommendations to attorneys on legal issues. Keep up with of changes in the law. Communicate with clients about pending cases. Reviewing documents in the Spanish or Portuguese language, and English language translations, for legal accuracy. Perform administrative and clerical duties as set forth by the attorney.