Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, provide strategic legal counsel, and represent clients in various immigration matters. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and a solid understanding of immigration law.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a substantial workload of immigration cases efficiently.
• Conduct intakes and visits with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as necessary.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to address changes in immigration law.
• Provide strategic consultations to potential clients and develop appropriate legal strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Offer legal analysis to clients to identify potential case benefits.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Proven record of advancing legal cases and managing a caseload effectively.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian Relief, EOIR proceedings, detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS matters.
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Proficiency in Case Management Software is preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package, including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, and paid time off.

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.