Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dedicated Immigration Attorney to join its growing legal team. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex immigration cases, collaborate with experienced legal professionals, and make a meaningful impact on clients’ lives. The position involves managing a diverse caseload, representing clients in legal proceedings, and providing strategic legal counsel.

Duties

• Advise clients on immigration laws and strategies for their cases.
• Represent both detained and non-detained individuals in immigration court proceedings.
• Prepare and submit legal applications related to removal defense and family-based immigration.
• Conduct intake assessments for detained individuals at immigration detention centers.
• Review and refine immigration application packets to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide training and updates to law enforcement, prosecutors, and community organizations regarding immigration law developments.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court hearings or USCIS interviews.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-4 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with a legal team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach.
• Experience handling family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, EOIR cases, detained cases, and citizenship applications.
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly desirable.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with a State Bar Association.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in CA.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and strategic approach to case management.

Job Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches and workplace perks.
• Professional development opportunities within a supportive legal 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.