USCIS Immigration Attorney (Junior Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a USCIS Immigration Attorney (Junior Level) in Los Angeles, CA. This position is ideal for an attorney with 1-3 years of immigration experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to collaborate with a support team. The role involves managing a diverse USCIS caseload, conducting FOIA reviews, preparing clients for interviews, and ensuring accurate and timely filings.

Duties

• Assess relief eligibility and develop case strategies for USCIS matters.
• Manage a caseload including family-based petitions, U Visas, VAWA, TPS, N-400, I-90, and FOIA reviews.
• Review and approve filings prior to submission.
• Review 10-15 FOIAs weekly and prepare detailed assessments.
• Review CAL DOJ and FBI FOIAs to determine the impact of criminal history on immigration relief.
• Draft immigration declarations and supporting documents for motions to vacate.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews.
• Lead, guide, and mentor paralegals and legal assistants.
• Ensure deadlines are met and cases move efficiently.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain excellent case management and communication.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state (California preferred).
• 1-3 years of immigration law experience.
• FOIA review experience preferred.
• Previous immigration experience as a legal assistant or paralegal strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Proficient with electronic case management systems.
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A dependable laptop or desktop (8GB RAM minimum, Core i5 or higher) paired with a stable 10 Mbps connection.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the United States.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Case management proficiency.
• Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Uncapped paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Roth IRA.

This firm has a dynamic criminal defense team of skilled lawyers and former prosecutors. The firm values its employees and provides all the needed resources for them to reach their full potential. They offer different seminars and continuing education to extend your qualification. This firm puts the client first and gives a superior client experience. Cutting edge technology provides the opportunity to have all files paperless and utilizes state-of-the-art proprietary software explicitly developed and directly for the firm. Benefits of this firm include medical insurance, certification, team building events, balanced work-life schedule..