Immigration Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Immigration Attorney for its office in Norcross, GA.

Job Overview:

The Immigration Attorney will manage removal defense and complex immigration cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in removal defense and immigration law, including family-based immigration and asylum cases. They should possess strong interpersonal, research, and writing skills and be capable of overseeing the entire case process from initiation to completion.

Duties:

• Manage removal defense and complex immigration cases
• Attend EOIR hearings and USCIS interviews
• Draft, review, and file writs, briefs, motions, pleadings, waivers, responses to RFE and NOID
• Conduct legal research
• Collaborate with clients and support staff
• Perform/complete any other tasks as may be assigned by the Managing Attorney

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of removal defense experience
• Minimum 4 years of immigration law experience (preferably with a strong background in removal defense, family-based immigration, and asylum)
• Admitted to practice law in the U.S. (Georgia Bar admission preferred) and in good standing
• Excellent interpersonal, research, and writing skills
• Ability to oversee/manage the entire case from initiation to completion

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar in the U.S. (Georgia Bar admission preferred)

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Benefits offered:

• 25% of the attorney’s fees for all immigration cases for which you ARE the procuring cause
• 10% of the attorney’s fees for all other cases for which you ARE the procuring cause, including personal injury and real estate closings
• Annual bonuses as determined by the firm
• 2 weeks (10 working days) of Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays (at least 8 days per year)
• Paid CLEs, bar dues, AILA dues
• 401(K)
• Healthcare