Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Austin, TX, is seeking a dedicated Immigration Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their team. Reporting to the Managing Immigration Attorney, the candidate will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. The position involves explaining immigration concepts, presenting strategic solutions, and handling diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Duties:

• Report to the Managing Immigration Attorney and manage a caseload, including client interaction.
• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage the workload of cases and conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• 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.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine possible case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• 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:

State Bar license.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of immigration law concepts and procedures.
• Excellent case management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
• Familiarity with Case Management Software.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks such as catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

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.