Senior Immigration Attorney

Senior Immigration Attorney - Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Attorney to join its team. This role is essential in providing high-quality legal counsel to clients navigating immigration processes. The attorney will work closely with a dedicated team of attorneys and legal assistants to manage a range of cases, from removal defense to family-based immigration matters. This position is ideal for an attorney committed to advocacy and skilled in immigration law, who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Provide strategic immigration counsel and guidance to clients.
• Represent detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Conduct intakes and interviews with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file immigration applications, including family-based petitions and removal defense cases.
• Review immigration packets for accuracy and completeness, making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients to offer consultations and develop case strategies.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimony.
• Conduct thorough legal analysis to identify case benefits for clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs and supporting documents for diverse immigration cases.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in immigration law.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, offering strategic support to associates.
• Proven case management skills, including a record of advancing cases effectively.
• Proficiency with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, USCIS applications, and citizenship matters.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with case management software is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed and in good standing with a U.S. State Bar Association.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and client-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• High attention to detail in preparing legal documents and filing cases.
• Strong analytical skills to develop case strategies and provide comprehensive legal analysis.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

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.