Senior Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Immigration Attorney to join its team. Reporting to the Managing Immigration Attorney, the candidate will manage a caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants. This role requires in-depth knowledge of immigration law, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic solutions to complex immigration matters.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of immigration cases.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Present to and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients and determine necessary strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active Bar admission.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of immigration law and procedures.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Generous paid time off.
• Additional perks.