Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Title:
Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Attorney to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including family-based immigration petitions, humanitarian applications, removal defense, and more. As a Senior Immigration Attorney, you will collaborate closely with a team of skilled attorneys and legal assistants, managing client interactions, and providing legal strategies and advice. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of immigration law.

Duties:

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals, both for detained and non-detained individuals.
• Advise and strategize with clients on immigration-related matters.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file various immigration applications, including but not limited to removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications and supporting documents to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding changes in immigration law.
• Develop case strategies, and prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic recommendations for clients to determine case benefits.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration matters.
• Manage a full caseload efficiently while ensuring high-quality representation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing and advancing legal cases effectively.
• Experience working with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian applications, EOIR, detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Fluency in English; bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are preferred.
• Experience with Case Management Software is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the United States.

Certifications:

• Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction (California preferred).

Skills:

• Expertise in Immigration Law and policy.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent client management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal software and case management tools.

Job Location:

• San Jose, CA

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parking and paid time off.
• Catered lunches and a positive work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement in the 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 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.