Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Immigration Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm based in San Jose, CA is seeking a dedicated Immigration Attorney to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced attorney to develop their career within an established firm, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to legal cases, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals.

Duties

• Provide expert legal counsel on a variety of immigration matters, offering strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), handling both detained and non-detained cases.
• Manage a caseload, ensuring all cases are moving forward in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file various immigration applications, including removal defense, family-based petitions, and other USCIS applications.
• Review, analyze, and revise immigration applications and supporting documentation as necessary.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to stay updated on changes in immigration laws and regulations.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss their cases, offer strategic guidance, and recommend the appropriate legal course of action.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court appearances and USCIS interviews.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 1-4 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both with clients and within a team environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, EOIR, Legal Writing, Detained Clients, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to strategize and provide sound legal advice.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Location

• San Jose, CA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a supportive 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 the fields of 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 and 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.