Associate Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted Associate Immigration Attorney in Phoenix, AZ. 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

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings at Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of diverse 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 consultations with potential clients.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of immigration law experience.
• 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 analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

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