Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a seasoned Senior Immigration Attorney with 5-8 years of experience to join its dynamic team. Reporting to the Managing Immigration Attorney, the candidate will manage a caseload, provide strategic solutions, and collaborate with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants. The role requires proficiency in immigration law, exceptional client communication skills, and a track record of successfully handling diverse immigration cases.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and develop strategic solutions for clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Efficiently manage a workload of immigration cases.
• Conduct intakes and consultations with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategies.
• Develop comprehensive strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide thorough legal analysis to identify potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit persuasive legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active Bar admission.

Skills:

• Advanced understanding of immigration law and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Generous paid time off.
• Additional perks.

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 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 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.