Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of immigration law experience and will be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with the Immigration Team.

Duties:

• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare and file diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Provide legal analysis to clients regarding case benefits and potential strategies.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court and USCIS hearings.
• Present immigration concepts and strategic solutions to clients.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine appropriate legal strategies.
• Utilize case management software to track and manage cases effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar (or willingness to become admitted).
• 3-5 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Experience in handling Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS matters.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and move cases forward efficiently.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents.
• Knowledge of current immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing immigration laws and policies.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, catered lunches, complimentary parking, and other perks.

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.