Immigration Attorney

Immigration Attorney

Job Location: San Jose, CA

Job Overview
A prominent law firm in San Jose is seeking an experienced and dedicated Immigration Attorney to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney with a passion for immigration law to work on a wide variety of cases, including removal defense, family-based immigration petitions, and other USCIS applications. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative mindset, a strong commitment to client service, and the ability to manage a caseload while delivering strategic legal solutions.

Duties

• Provide clear explanations of immigration law and present strategic solutions tailored to each client’s needs
• Represent clients in immigration court, including non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings
• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration cases, ensuring all deadlines and client needs are met
• Conduct intake interviews and represent detained clients at immigration detention centers
• Prepare and submit a variety of immigration applications, including family-based petitions, removal defense, and naturalization applications
• Review and amend immigration petitions and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding updates to immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for consultations to assess case strategies and outline the best course of action
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for hearings or USCIS interviews
• Draft and file legal briefs in support of various immigration cases

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-4 years of experience practicing immigration law
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize a diverse caseload
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Familiarity with case management software is a plus

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Client-centered approach with a focus on providing exceptional legal services
• Experience with various immigration forms and petitions, including EOIR and USCIS

Job Location

• San Jose, CA

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Complimentary parking
• Regular catered lunches
• Support for professional development and career advancement
• A welcoming, diverse, and inclusive work environment

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in the fields of immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.