EOIR Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an EOIR Immigration Attorney.

Job Overview:

The EOIR Immigration Attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation to non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings, preparing diverse immigration applications, and presenting strategic solutions to clients. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage a caseload, and experience with various immigration applications and proceedings.

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 workload of cases efficiently.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients and determine necessary strategies.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine possible case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish.
• Utilize exceptional interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Maintain a record of moving legal cases forward and effectively manage a caseload.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Requirements:

1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Immigration law experience.
• Case management.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Written and oral advocacy.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
• Familiarity with Case Management Software.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 401k plan.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits may be provided.

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.