Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney to join its growing team in the Greater Los Angeles area. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an attorney with immigration law experience to further their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong legal skills, a passion for immigration law, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload. This role includes direct interaction with clients and opportunities for professional growth.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and develop strategic solutions for clients.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload of immigration cases, ensuring timely and efficient case progress.
• Conduct intake sessions with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as necessary.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on immigration law matters.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss strategies for their immigration cases.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court or USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis and advice to clients on potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1 to 4 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Strong ability to manage a caseload and move cases forward.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, legal writing, detained cases, citizenship, and USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in California is required.

Skills:

• Proficiency in immigration law and procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong client relations and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches.
• Professional development opportunities.

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.