Entry-Level Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A premier law firm is seeking an Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join its team in Fort Worth. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with at least one year of experience in immigration law to gain further experience and grow within a supportive and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload, assist with client interactions, and collaborate with an experienced team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants.

Location:

• Fort Worth, TX

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present 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 assist clients throughout the immigration process
• Visit and conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients to assess their immigration needs and develop strategies
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis to identify potential benefits for clients' cases
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in immigration law
• Ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward
• Strong team player, open to collaborating and strategizing with colleagues
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and USCIS applications
• Familiarity with Case Management Software preferred

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Immigration law expertise
• Legal research and writing
• Case management
• Client relations
• Strong oral and written communication
• Bilingual (preferred)

Benefits:

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