Entry Level Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

Seeking an Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join a well-established law firm in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers an opportunity for recent law graduates or attorneys with minimal experience to gain valuable exposure to immigration law, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to impactful immigration cases, including both family-based immigration and removal defense.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Explain immigration concepts to clients and propose strategic solutions.
• Represent both non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse caseload independently, ensuring timely case progression.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, including defense cases and family-based petitions.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to address changes in immigration law.
• Consult with potential clients to evaluate case strategy and potential outcomes.
• Develop and implement case strategies; prepare clients and witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients on potential case benefits.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance cases effectively.
• Experience in Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is advantageous.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar (must be licensed to practice law).

Certifications

• Active bar membership in any U.S. state (California preferred but not required).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in a client-friendly manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and other perks, including complimentary parking and occasional catered lunches.

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.