Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Immigration Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of immigration concepts and the ability to present strategic solutions to clients. This role involves representing non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings and managing a diverse workload of immigration cases.

Key Duties:

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

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian applications, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• High-caliber interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Ability to provide legal analysis and prepare comprehensive legal documents.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.

Certifications:

• Bar membership in the state of Arizona or ability to obtain admission.

Job Location:

• Phoenix, AZ

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.