Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent Midtown law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Associate Immigration Attorney. The candidate will represent clients in a range of immigration matters, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Family Petitions, Adjustment of Status, Waivers, Asylum/Withholding of Removal/CAT, and Cancellation of Removal. The ideal applicant will have at least three years of immigration and litigation experience, with strong legal research and writing skills.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Represent clients in various immigration proceedings, including SIJS, Family Petitions, and Asylum cases.
• Handle Adjustment of Status, Waivers, and Cancellation of Removal matters.
• Prepare legal briefs, including BIA Briefs, Motions to Reopen/Terminate, and appellate briefs before the U.S. Court of Appeals.
• Conduct individual hearings in immigration court.
• Perform legal research and draft legal documents in support of client cases.
• Manage a caseload with a high level of organization and independence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in immigration law and litigation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience with asylum cases, Cancellation of Removal, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
• Experience in handling individual hearings in immigration court.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in New York (NY Bar required), with a New Jersey Bar license being a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in New York (NY Bar required).
• New Jersey Bar license is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex cases.
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish, are preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain client-focused service.

Benefits:

• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid parental and sick leave.
• Reimbursement for continuing legal education (CLE) and attorney registration fees.
• Paid transportation expenses.
• 40% referral fee for client referrals.