Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic Immigration Team. The candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with the firm's Immigration Team to provide strategic immigration solutions.

Duties:

• Report to the Managing Immigration Attorney and manage own caseload.
• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Visit and conduct intakes 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.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients and determine necessary legal strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Strong understanding of immigration law and procedures.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience with Case Management Software is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in immigration law and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with immigration applications and court proceedings.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Interpersonal skills for client interaction and collaboration within the firm's Immigration Team.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is advantageous.

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.