Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
An established law firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Remote Immigration Attorney to join its team. This is a remote position for an attorney located in Puerto Rico, offering a unique opportunity for growth and career development. The Associate Attorney will manage their own caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a skilled team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants.

Location:

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage and move forward a caseload of immigration cases
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare and file various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions
• Review immigration application packets and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine case strategies
• Develop legal strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court and USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis for clients to identify case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law
• Ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS filings
• Experience with case management software is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in Puerto Rico

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication with clients and team members
• Ability to develop legal strategies and manage complex cases
• Proficient in using case management software
• Excellent advocacy skills in immigration law

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Perks such as catered lunches and complimentary parking
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

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.