Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced and dedicated Immigration Attorney to join its growing team in San Jose. This opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding career path with significant room for growth. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of immigration law experience and will be responsible for managing a variety of immigration cases, working directly with clients, and collaborating with a supportive legal team. This position provides a chance to work on complex legal matters while advancing your professional expertise in immigration law.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic solutions for clients regarding immigration matters
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals
• Handle a caseload, including both detained and non-detained clients
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare and review immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and community-based organizations on immigration law matters
• Meet with potential clients for consultations and develop tailored legal strategies
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings and testimony before USCIS and the courts
• Analyze immigration cases to identify any potential legal benefits for clients
• Draft and submit legal briefs and motions for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in immigration law
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize a caseload
• A collaborative team player, open to supporting colleagues and sharing strategies
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients clearly
• Experience handling Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian Applications, EOIR, Detained Cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS-related matters
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar admission (candidates awaiting bar admission will be considered)

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of immigration law and procedures
• Excellent communication and legal writing skills
• Ability to strategize and adapt legal approaches based on each case's needs
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a supportive 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 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.