Immigration Attorney - Consular Processing/Waivers

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted Immigration Attorney specializing in Consular Processing and Waivers in San Juan, PR. This role offers a promising opportunity for career growth within an established firm. The successful candidate will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Manage workload of CP/Waiver cases, including I-130, I-601A, I-212, I-601, consular processing, and K-Visa.
• Prepare clients for their consulate interviews.
• Represent clients before USCIS.
• Review immigration applications and packets prepared.
• Manage a team of paralegals to meet productivity goals and client expectations.
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine possible case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing with associates.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Proven record of advancing legal cases and managing a caseload.
• Experience with Consular Processing applications and Waivers.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

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.