Immigration Attorney

Los Angeles office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an immigration attorney ideally with experience appearing in immigration court. The candidate will report to the Senior Associate Attorney, manage own caseload as well as client interaction, and collaborate with a team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants. Provide direct assistance in immigration cases and provide legal representation for diverse clients with complex immigration cases before USCIS and Immigration Court and State Court. Conduct legal review and management of immigration cases. Represent non-detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Represent client in front of US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Manage workload of cases. Prepare diverse immigration applications, cover letters, and briefs, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions. Review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments. Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony. Be willing to participate in different immigration training. Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases. Maintain an active caseload to meet project deliverables. Should have a sincere interest in family-based immigration and removal defense and especially have a passion for representing minors. Experience assisting immigrant, limited English-speaking, and/or low-income clients, is required. Experience or familiarity with SIJS is preferred. Must be an active member of the State Bar of California. Must speak Spanish fluently.

The candidate must be a Juris Doctor graduate with excellent credentials. Excellent legal writing, speaking, and organizational skills are required. Should have the availability and willingness to regularly travel within the county and state. Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Access to reliable means of transportation is required. The firm offers a 401(k) retirement plan, medical insurance, and vacation.