Senior Compliance Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A premier law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a qualified Compliance Immigration Attorney with at least 5-8 years of experience. The position involves managing a diverse caseload related to immigration law, including removal defense, family-based petitions, and other USCIS applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immigration attorney to work in a collaborative environment, while developing professionally and advancing in a growing firm.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and provide strategic legal solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals (EOIR).
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of immigration cases.
• Conduct intake meetings with detained individuals at immigration centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications and packets, making necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law changes.
• Meet with potential clients, conduct strategic consultations, and determine the best immigration strategy.
• Develop legal strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Analyze and assess potential case benefits for clients.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in immigration law.
• Proven track record of managing and advancing legal cases in the immigration field.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian Relief, EOIR, Detained Cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage client relationships and work within a team.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Experience with case management software is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar license in good standing (California preferred).

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
• Client-focused with a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes.
• Proficiency in case management software is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a growing firm.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.

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.