USCIS Immigration Attorney

Job Title: USCIS Immigration Attorney

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced and motivated USCIS Immigration Attorney to join their growing legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled immigration attorney to advance their career while working with a collaborative group of professionals. In this role, you will handle a diverse caseload, providing legal representation and counsel to individuals navigating complex immigration matters, including removal proceedings, family-based petitions, and USCIS applications. This position offers substantial room for professional growth and exposure to a variety of immigration law matters.

Duties:

• Develop legal strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for USCIS interviews and immigration hearings.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals, including detained and non-detained individuals.
• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration matters, ensuring timely progress and thorough attention to detail.
• Conduct client intakes and provide legal consultations, establishing appropriate strategies for various immigration issues.
• Prepare and file immigration petitions, including family-based petitions, citizenship applications, humanitarian requests, and other USCIS-related filings.
• Review and revise immigration applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current immigration laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, government agencies, and community organizations to address changes in immigration law and policy.
• Draft and submit legal briefs, motions, and responses for a range of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in immigration law, particularly in USCIS processes and removal defense.
• Proven track record of managing a high volume of immigration cases and moving them forward effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and colleagues professionally.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Experience with case management software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in good standing.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in California (required).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of immigration law, particularly USCIS processes, removal defense, and family-based petitions.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong case management skills and experience with legal software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism, with a focus on client service and ethical practice.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
• Free parking and catered lunches.

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.