Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted Immigration Attorney in Orange , CA. This role offers a promising opportunity for growth and career advancement within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings.
• Manage a workload of diverse immigration cases.
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.