Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Immigration Attorney
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated and experienced Immigration Attorney to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in immigration law, including both removal defense and family-based immigration petitions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, manage a varied caseload, and advance professionally within a supportive legal team.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on immigration matters, explaining complex concepts and offering strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals, handling detained and non-detained cases.
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring deadlines and client needs are consistently met.
• Conduct intake meetings with detained individuals in various detention centers.
• Prepare and file a wide range of immigration applications, including removal defense, family-based immigration, and citizenship petitions.
• Review client applications, offering insights and ensuring all necessary documentation is in order.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law updates and advocacy efforts.
• Conduct consultations with potential clients, formulating legal strategies for their cases.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony in court and before USCIS, including comprehensive case analysis and strategy development.
• Draft legal briefs and other documents for submission in various immigration proceedings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-4 years of experience in immigration law.
• Strong caseload management and organizational skills, with an ability to handle multiple cases efficiently.
• Experience in handling family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, EOIR, detained cases, and USCIS applications.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of immigration law and procedure.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral communication and advocacy skills, particularly in legal proceedings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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.