Entry-Level Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join their Immigration Team. The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney and be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. This role involves representing clients in immigration proceedings, preparing applications, and providing strategic legal advice.

Duties:

• Report to the Sr. Associate Attorney and manage a caseload of immigration cases.
• Explain complex immigration concepts to clients and present strategic solutions tailored to their needs.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of immigration cases efficiently.
• Visit detention centers to conduct intake interviews with detained individuals.
• Prepare and file various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review immigration applications and packets, making necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on updates and changes in immigration law.
• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients to develop case strategies and advise on necessary legal actions.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court hearings or USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to identify and pursue potential case benefits.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 0-3 years of immigration law experience.
• Active Bar admission in California (or law graduates awaiting admission will be considered).
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, EOIR cases, detained cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS processes.
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing immigration applications and legal briefs.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Capability to develop and implement legal strategies.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks such as catered lunches, complimentary parking, and paid time off.
• Additional firm-specific benefits and perks.

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.