Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Immigration Attorney to join a fast-growing law firm specializing in immigration law. This role involves managing a variety of immigration cases, both for detained and non-detained individuals, providing legal representation in court, and guiding clients through complex immigration processes. The ideal candidate is passionate about client advocacy, experienced in immigration law, and capable of handling a demanding caseload.

Duties:

• Provide strategic legal counsel and explain immigration concepts to clients.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse caseload, including removal defense and family-based immigration cases.
• Conduct client intakes, particularly with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and review various immigration applications and legal briefs.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law updates.
• Lead client consultations to develop case strategies.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court appearances and USCIS interviews.

Requirements:

• 5 to 8 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian applications, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state of California.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

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 the fields of 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 and 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.