Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney - EOIR in Fort Worth, TX. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career within an established firm. The position involves managing a caseload, client interaction, and collaboration with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. This is a hybrid role requiring in-person court appearances.

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 cases.
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as necessary.
• 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

• 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 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 is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

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