Associate Immigration Attorney for Farmington Hills Office

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a skilled Associate Immigration Attorney to join its team in Farmington Hills, MI. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, providing legal advocacy in various immigration practice areas. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills, with a background in immigration law or related legal experience. This role involves courtroom appearances, client interactions, and case preparation, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work setting.

Duties:

• Represent clients in Immigration Court, including attending individual hearings.
• Handle client interviews and interactions at USCIS, ICE, and other relevant agencies.
• Conduct jail visits and prepare clients for hearings and interviews.
• Review and manage applications for various immigration benefits.
• Draft legal motions, briefs, and supporting documents as needed.
• Communicate with clients throughout the legal process, ensuring clarity and transparency.
• Maintain accurate case notes and updates in a web-based case management system.
• Collaborate with legal teams and support staff to meet case deadlines.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support legal operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in immigration law or related legal practice.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to clients.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficiency in using web-based case management systems.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills:

• Bilingual communication skills, with fluency in Spanish, preferred.
• Strong advocacy and legal writing skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and legal colleagues.

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid remote work options
• Referral program

Location: Farmington Hills, MI – Hybrid remote, full-time.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with a passion for immigration law to contribute to meaningful client work in a supportive and flexible law firm environment. If you are dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we encourage you to apply.

This immigration law firm has served many corporations, organizations, and individuals for nearly 40 years in the United States and abroad. The firm's practice areas include appeals, asylum, business, Canadian immigration, deportation, employment, marriage, U.S. citizen, and waivers. The firm is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Its team of attorneys regularly handles complex immigration matters at all levels, including appeals and mandamus actions in federal courts.