Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney to provide expert legal representation and strategic solutions in immigration matters. This role involves handling a diverse caseload, from removal proceedings to family-based petitions, while collaborating with clients and various organizations to navigate complex immigration laws.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring timely and thorough case handling.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare and review diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Present and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law changes.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic consultations and determine the appropriate strategy.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to identify case benefits and prepare legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of Immigration Law experience.
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven record of advancing legal cases.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained matters, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and strategize with colleagues.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in immigration law and legal procedures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and case management skills.
• Ability to work with diverse client backgrounds and legal situations.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and additional 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.