Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
An established law firm is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join its team in Los Angeles, CA. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled attorney to grow within a dynamic firm. The successful candidate will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with an experienced Immigration Team, handling a wide range of immigration matters, including removal defense, family-based immigration, and other USCIS applications. This role offers valuable experience and career development opportunities in the field of immigration law.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Develop strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of immigration cases
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications and packets, making necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on immigration law changes
• Meet with potential clients for strategic consultations and determine appropriate legal strategies
• Provide legal analysis to clients, identifying potential case benefits
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in immigration law
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to work
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS applications
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in the jurisdiction where the position is based

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of immigration law, including removal defense and family-based immigration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle complex immigration cases and work under pressure
• Strong client management skills and the ability to advise clients on strategic matters
• Collaborative team player with a client-focused approach

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking
• Paid time off and other 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.