Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled and compassionate Immigration Attorney to join its team remotely in San Juan, PR. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3-5 years of immigration law experience who is ready to manage a diverse caseload and collaborate with a dedicated immigration team. The role involves representing individuals in removal proceedings, preparing immigration applications, and providing legal guidance on complex immigration matters. The position offers significant potential for professional growth and career development within a supportive and dynamic firm environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to clients on immigration issues and present strategic solutions.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals, including both detained and non-detained individuals.
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of immigration cases.
• Conduct client intakes and provide legal representation for detained individuals at immigration centers.
• Prepare and file a variety of immigration applications, including family-based immigration petitions and removal defense.
• Review immigration applications and packets, making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations to stay informed on changes in immigration law.
• Consult with potential clients to develop strategies and advise on the best course of action.
• Develop case strategies, prepare clients, and conduct witness preparation for court or USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential benefits of cases for clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Proven track record of managing immigration cases and advancing them through various stages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained clients, Citizenship matters, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Ability to provide clear legal analysis and guidance to clients and stakeholders.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Puerto Rico.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of immigration law and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent case management and organizational skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategize effectively in complex legal matters.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and accuracy in legal filings.
• Comfortable working independently and remotely while being part of a larger team.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Perks including catered lunches, complimentary parking, and a supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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.