Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise in immigration law, a proven track record in managing complex cases, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients.

Duties:

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration cases.
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Provide legal analysis to identify potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a range of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• High-level interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to advance legal cases and manage a caseload.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Proficiency in case management and legal software.

Benefits:

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

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.