Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a compassionate and dedicated Immigration Attorney to join their EOIR Removal Defense team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to grow professionally, and is ready to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives while leading their support team.

Duties

• Represent clients in EOIR Removal Defense.
• Assess relief eligibility and develop case strategy.
• Identify additional relief options such as family petitions and U-Visas.
• Manage caseload of Affirmative Asylum and EOIR proceedings.
• Draft, review, and file petitions, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients at various hearings, both in-person and virtual.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings and trials.
• Ensure deadlines are met and cases resolved promptly.
• Lead and mentor paralegals and legal assistants.
• Collaborate with team members for excellent case management.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state (CA preferred).
• 1-3 years of immigration law experience (Removal Defense/EOIR preferred).
• Experience with Master and Individual hearings strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, not required.
• Proficient in electronic case management.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in any U.S. state (California preferred).

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in electronic case management systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

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..