Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Immigration Attorney to join their team in San Antonio, TX. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Senior Immigration Attorney will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney and will be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with the Immigration Team. They will provide legal counsel, represent individuals in removal proceedings, prepare immigration applications, and develop strategic solutions.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage workload of cases and conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Meet potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy.
• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine possible case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.
• Preferably bilingual (Spanish).
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.
• Record of moving legal cases forward and ability to manage a caseload.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.