Associate Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is ideal for a committed attorney with a passion for defending clients' rights and achieving impactful results. The successful candidate will independently manage their caseload, interact with clients, and work closely with a collaborative team of attorneys and legal assistants, reporting directly to the Managing Immigration Attorney. This position offers extensive growth opportunities in a supportive, career-focused environment.

Duties

• Explain immigration processes and provide clients with strategic solutions.
• Represent both non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload, ensuring all cases move forward efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct intake assessments and visits with detained clients at detention centers.
• Prepare a variety of immigration applications, including those for removal defense and family-based immigration.
• Review, adjust, and finalize immigration applications and packets as needed.
• Engage with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding changes in immigration law.
• Consult with potential clients to assess cases and determine appropriate legal strategies.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimonies.
• Provide legal analysis to help clients understand potential case outcomes and benefits.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a range of immigration cases.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years in immigration law, with experience handling family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR cases, detention cases, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal abilities, with a client-focused and collaborative approach.
• Case Management: Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and drive cases forward.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Technology Skills: Familiarity with case management software is an advantage.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar license to practice law.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to support and strategize with colleagues.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Perks such as catered lunches, complimentary parking, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for career development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.