Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join its team in Orange County, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience in immigration law to further their career and develop professionally within a supportive and dynamic firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with a team of attorneys and legal assistants under the guidance of the Sr. Associate Attorney.

Location:

• Orange, CA

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions to clients
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage a caseload and provide legal support to clients throughout the immigration process
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for immigration consultations and develop strategic legal plans
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimony
• Analyze legal options for clients and advise on potential case benefits
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements:

• 1 to 4 years of experience in immigration law
• Strong ability to manage a caseload and move cases forward
• A team player, open to working with colleagues and strategizing
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Immigration law knowledge
• Legal research and writing
• Case management
• Client relations
• Strong oral and written communication
• Bilingual (preferred but not required)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking