Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled Senior Immigration Attorney to join their team in San Juan, PR. This position is ideal for an experienced immigration attorney looking for an opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, work closely with clients, and contribute to a dynamic team of legal professionals. As the Senior Attorney, you will play a key role in leading cases and providing mentorship to junior attorneys, all while collaborating with a group focused on achieving exceptional outcomes for clients.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal counsel to clients on a wide range of immigration matters.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals, including both detained and non-detained individuals.
• Manage a variety of complex immigration cases, ensuring timely and effective case progression.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained clients at detention centers.
• Prepare and submit a range of immigration applications, such as removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review, edit, and adjust immigration applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
• Engage with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding changes and developments in immigration law.
• Meet with prospective clients to assess their legal needs and determine appropriate strategies for their cases.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court hearings and USCIS interviews.
• Conduct legal analysis to identify the potential advantages or risks of immigration cases.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration matters.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and ensure the advancement of legal cases.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, capable of interacting with diverse clients and legal professionals.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained clients, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the bar association of the jurisdiction in which the attorney will practice.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Puerto Rico.

Skills:

• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of immigration laws, procedures, and case management tools.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Perks such as catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

This is a remarkable opportunity for an experienced immigration attorney to take the next step in their career while contributing to a growing firm that values excellence and professional development. Join a team of passionate legal professionals committed to making a difference in the field of immigration law. Apply today!

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.