Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A premier law firm in the Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced Associate Immigration Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated immigration attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join a growing team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants, with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Develop strategy and prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimony
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage and maintain a workload of immigration cases
• Visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications and make necessary adjustments
• Present to and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategies
• Provide legal analysis for clients to assess potential case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in immigration law
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward
• Strong team player, open to collaborating with fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active state bar membership

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle complex legal matters and strategize effectively
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in legal research, case management, and drafting legal documents
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and development

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.