Immigration Attorney

A law firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic team. This role requires 1-4 years of immigration law experience and offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. The candidate will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and represent individuals in various immigration matters.

Duties:

• Report to the Sr. Associate Attorney and manage a personal caseload, including client interactions and case management.
• Represent both non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Prepare and submit a variety of immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Conduct intake interviews and visits with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and present strategic solutions to clients based on immigration law concepts.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Provide strategic consultations to potential clients and devise appropriate legal strategies.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Perform legal analysis to identify potential benefits and strategies for clients.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Work collaboratively with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants to ensure effective case management.
• Utilize case management software to track and manage case progress (experience preferred).

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• 1-4 years of immigration law experience.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Legal Writing, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and courtroom presence.
• High-caliber interpersonal skills and effective client communication.
• Ability to strategize and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in case management software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Job Location:

• San Jose, CA

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Additional perks and benefits.

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 the fields of 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 and 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.