Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic team. The Senior Immigration Attorney will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, manage a substantial caseload, and interact with clients. The role requires extensive experience in immigration law, a strong ability to manage complex cases, and collaboration with a skilled team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, overseeing an assigned caseload and handling client interactions.
• Explain complex immigration concepts to clients and provide strategic legal solutions.
• Represent both non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of immigration cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers to gather necessary case information.
• Prepare and file a wide range of immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and amend immigration applications/packets to ensure compliance with legal requirements and accuracy.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations to address changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients to conduct strategic immigration consultations and formulate appropriate legal strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies for court and USCIS testimonies, including preparing clients and witnesses.
• Provide legal analysis to assess potential case benefits and prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Utilize case management software to maintain organized case files and track case progress.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Proven track record of managing a caseload and advancing legal cases effectively.
• Extensive experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR proceedings, Detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS matters.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of immigration law and procedural requirements.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal cases and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professionalism with a client-centered approach.
• Proficiency in case management software is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package, including a 401(k) plan.
• Additional perks such as catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

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.