Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Immigration Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Associate Attorney, manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team to provide strategic immigration solutions.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Efficiently manage workload of cases
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients
• Develop case strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential case benefits for clients
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of Immigration Law Experience
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction
• Preferably bilingual (Spanish)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of advancing legal cases and managing a caseload effectively
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Familiarity with Case Management Software preferred

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team collaboration skills
• Proficiency in case management and legal research
• Comprehensive understanding of immigration laws and procedures

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Catered lunches
• Competitive compensation package
• 401k plan
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• And more!