Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A leading law firm in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a highly experienced Senior Immigration Attorney to manage a diverse caseload and advocate for clients in a range of immigration matters. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a skilled team of legal professionals, including attorneys and legal assistants, to provide clients with effective legal representation and strategic solutions.

Duties:

• Provide detailed explanations of immigration concepts and recommend strategic legal solutions.
• Represent clients in immigration proceedings, including non-detained and detained individuals, in Immigration Court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload of immigration cases, ensuring timely and efficient progression.
• Conduct intake interviews and consultations with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare various immigration applications, including those for removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications and related documents as needed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecution offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law developments.
• Conduct client consultations to assess potential case strategies and outcomes.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimonies.
• Provide thorough legal analyses to clients, assessing potential benefits for their cases.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in immigration law.
• Proven ability to manage legal cases efficiently and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with clients and team members.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR cases, detention cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS procedures.
• Experience with case management software is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Certifications:

• Active Bar license in good standing.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly and empathetically.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to case development and client representation.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organization and time-management skills.

Job Location:

• Bakersfield, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package, including a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and additional holiday leave.
• Complimentary parking and other perks such as catered lunches.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace environment promoting equal employment opportunities.