Entry-Level Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join their team. This role involves explaining complex immigration concepts, presenting strategic solutions, representing clients in removal proceedings, and managing a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a passion for helping clients navigate the immigration process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explain 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 workload of diverse immigration cases efficiently.
• Visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare various immigration applications for removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration application packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations to determine the appropriate legal strategy.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine potential benefits for their cases.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Certifications:

• None required beyond bar admission.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong client-relations skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Job Location:

• Phoenix, AZ

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package, including a 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off and additional perks.