Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeks a seasoned and highly skilled Senior Immigration Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will bring 5-8 years of experience in immigration law and a passion for defending clients' rights. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact while managing a diverse caseload, mentoring junior attorneys, and working collaboratively with a dedicated immigration team. The Senior Immigration Attorney will also have the chance to further develop professionally in an environment committed to growth and excellence in the legal field.

Duties

• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients and explain complex immigration concepts.
• Represent clients in both detained and non-detained immigration cases, including removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage and oversee a diverse caseload, ensuring timely and effective progress for each case.
• Conduct intakes and case assessments for detained individuals, including visits to detention centers.
• Prepare and submit a variety of immigration applications, such as family-based petitions, removal defense, and other USCIS filings.
• Review and make necessary adjustments to immigration applications and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on issues related to immigration law and policy changes.
• Lead strategic consultations with potential clients to determine the best course of action for their immigration matters.
• Develop and implement case strategies, preparing clients and witnesses for court hearings and USCIS testimony.
• Perform legal analysis to identify potential case benefits and provide clear advice to clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs, motions, and other documents in support of immigration cases.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • 5-8 years of experience in immigration law, with a proven track record of managing complex cases.
  • Strong background in handling family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR matters, detained cases, and USCIS applications.
  • Familiarity with case management software and its use in a legal setting.
• Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with clients and legal professionals.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage a substantial caseload while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the relevant state or jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in USCIS applications, immigration litigation, and deportation defense.
• Strong research, writing, and legal drafting skills.
• In-depth knowledge of immigration law and the ability to interpret and apply legal provisions effectively.
• Proficiency in case management and legal software tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Additional perks such as catered lunches, paid parking, and more.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Immigration Attorney to thrive in a dynamic and supportive legal environment. If you have a strong background in immigration law and a passion for advocacy, we encourage you to apply.

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.