EOIR Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a dedicated EOIR Immigration Attorney to represent clients in removal proceedings and other immigration matters. The ideal candidate will be experienced in immigration law and able to handle various caseloads, from detained cases to family-based petitions. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of immigration cases.
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Engage with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding changes in immigration law.
• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients to determine necessary legal strategies.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to identify potential benefits and outcomes for clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Proven track record of advancing legal cases.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in California.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR matters, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Proficiency in Case Management Software is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Catered lunches
• Excellent compensation package
• 401k plan
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits

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.