Consular Processing Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Consular Processing Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a qualified Consular Processing Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in immigration law and a strong ability to manage a caseload while providing high-quality legal counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney to develop their career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on immigration-related matters and explain strategic options to clients.
• Represent clients, including both detained and non-detained individuals, in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload of diverse immigration cases and provide ongoing support to clients.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained clients at detention centers.
• Prepare and review various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Adjust and modify immigration application packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations to navigate immigration law updates.
• Meet with potential clients to provide strategic consultations and determine their legal pathway.
• Develop legal strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court appearances and USCIS testimony.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a range of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in immigration law.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, offering strategic input and collaborating with fellow associates.
• Proficiency in handling Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian petitions, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS filings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with Case Management Software (preferred).

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the State Bar.

Certifications:

• Licensed attorney in good standing.

Skills:

• Excellent case management abilities with a track record of efficiently progressing cases.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure environments and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Strong presentation skills and client service orientation.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary parking and catered lunches.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing law firm.

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.