Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted Immigration Attorney in Orange County, CA. This role offers a promising opportunity for growth and career advancement within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of cases.
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing with associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance legal cases.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.