Compliance Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Immigration Attorney. This position offers excellent growth potential and the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in immigration law. The successful candidate will manage their caseload, handle client interactions, and collaborate closely with an experienced team of legal professionals.

Duties:

• Provide clear explanations of complex immigration concepts and offer strategic solutions.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a variety of immigration cases, ensuring timely progress and accurate documentation.
• Conduct intake sessions with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration packets and make necessary revisions.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations to stay informed on immigration law changes.
• Advise potential clients through strategic consultations and develop tailored case strategies.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS hearings.
• Offer legal analysis to identify potential case benefits for clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Strong ability to manage a caseload and advance legal proceedings.
• Experience in Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian Law, EOIR, Detained Cases, Citizenship, and USCIS applications.
• Knowledge of case management software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing firm.

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.