Immigration Attorney

A law firm based in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic team. This position involves managing a diverse caseload and interacting with clients while collaborating with a dedicated Immigration Team. The role includes representing clients in immigration proceedings, preparing various immigration applications, and working closely with law enforcement and community organizations. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of immigration law experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• At least 1 to 4 years of experience in immigration law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian relief, EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) matters, detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with case management software preferred.
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Nevada or eligibility for reciprocal admission.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and legal assistants.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Proficiency in preparing diverse immigration applications and legal briefs.
• Capable of developing and implementing effective legal strategies.
• Experience working with law enforcement and community organizations is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

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