Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney in Phoenix, AZ. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career 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 before the 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 immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship, and USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• 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.