Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Immigration Attorney
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A premier law firm located in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a skilled Associate Immigration Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 1-4 years of immigration law experience to expand their career within a growing and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for immigration law, possess strong client interaction skills, and thrive in a team-based setting. The role will involve managing a variety of immigration cases, working with clients, and engaging in strategic legal planning.

Duties:

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Provide counsel and present strategic solutions for clients in immigration-related matters.
• Handle and manage a caseload of diverse immigration applications, including removal defense, family-based petitions, and other USCIS matters.
• Prepare clients for court and USCIS hearings, developing strategies for testimony.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at immigration centers.
• Draft and file legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues, law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to address changes in immigration law.
• Provide legal analysis and advice to clients on case benefits and possible strategies.
• Continuously review and refine immigration applications/packets to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in immigration law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proven track record of advancing legal cases and client satisfaction.
• Familiarity with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR procedures, legal writing, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with case management software preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop strategic legal solutions in complex immigration cases.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches and other workplace perks.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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.