Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeks a dedicated and experienced Senior Immigration Attorney to join its team in San Jose, CA. This role offers a significant opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, provide strategic legal solutions, and represent clients in complex immigration matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to advocating for clients' rights. This position involves collaboration with a dynamic team of attorneys and legal assistants, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Duties

• Explain immigration concepts and offer tailored strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent both detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a variety of cases efficiently while adhering to deadlines.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention facilities and provide necessary legal guidance.
• Prepare and submit a wide range of immigration applications, including removal defense cases and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications or documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to stay updated on immigration law changes and provide training or insights.
• Meet with prospective clients to conduct strategic consultations and develop case strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court hearings or testimony before USCIS.
• Conduct legal analyses to assess potential case benefits and determine effective legal strategies.
• Draft and submit detailed legal briefs for various immigration matters.

Requirements

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 5–8 years of professional experience in immigration law.
  • Demonstrated experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review), detained cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS-related matters.

• Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on client-centered service.
  • Proven ability to move cases forward and manage a dynamic caseload.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in immigration law and procedures, with the ability to adapt to changing regulations.
• Proficiency in case management software is preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for managing legal documentation and caseloads.
• Ability to effectively represent clients in high-stakes legal proceedings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and complimentary parking.
• Additional perks, including catered lunches.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development within a professional and inclusive work environment.

Join a growing team committed to advocating for clients in complex immigration matters. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and innovative legal setting.

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.