Entry Level Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A premier law firm is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join its growing team in Los Angeles, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience in immigration law while working alongside experienced attorneys and legal assistants. The position offers substantial room for career growth and the chance to work on diverse immigration cases.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage a caseload, ensuring cases are moved forward efficiently
• Conduct intake and visit detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare and file immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions
• Review immigration applications and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for consultations and develop strategies for their cases
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits for clients
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in Immigration Law
• Ability to manage and move legal cases forward effectively
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS filings
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in California

Skills:

• Knowledge of immigration law and procedures
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and client interaction abilities
• Case management and organizational skills
• Experience with preparing immigration applications and legal briefs

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth
• Inclusive and diverse work 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.