Immigration Attorney EOIR

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated Immigration Attorney specializing in EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) to join its growing team in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced immigration lawyer to manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a dynamic team of immigration professionals. If you have a passion for immigration law and wish to expand your expertise while working in a supportive and evolving legal environment, this is the perfect opportunity.

Duties

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• Manage a diverse caseload, focusing on detained and non-detained individuals.
• Visit detention centers and conduct intake interviews with detained clients.
• Prepare and file various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and make necessary adjustments to immigration application packets.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and develop case strategies.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on immigration matters.
• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients, determining the best legal strategy for their cases.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court appearances and USCIS interviews.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a wide range of immigration cases.
• Provide ongoing legal analysis to assess potential benefits and risks for clients' cases.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law, specifically in EOIR and removal defense.
• Skills:
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and effectively prioritize tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of moving legal cases forward and achieving favorable outcomes.
  • Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, detained cases, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Language:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Technology:
  • Familiarity with case management software is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Legal Research and Analysis:
  • Ability to conduct thorough legal research and analyze complex immigration laws to provide sound legal advice.
• Case Management:
  • Proven experience in managing a caseload, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Court Representation:
  • Experience in representing clients in immigration court and before the BIA, with the ability to prepare and present effective legal arguments.
• Communication:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in drafting legal briefs and engaging with clients.
• Teamwork:
  • A team player who collaborates well with colleagues to achieve client goals and supports the firm’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Catered lunches and other employee perks.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Immigration Attorney with EOIR experience to join a firm that offers room for growth and a collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about advocating for clients and advancing your career, apply today to join this dynamic legal team!

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.