Immigration Compliance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Compliance Attorney in San Juan, PR. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic legal environment, providing strategic solutions and managing a diverse caseload. The position involves collaboration with a team of attorneys and legal assistants, offering significant room for professional growth.

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 immigration cases.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.
• Ensure compliance with documentation, filings, and legal procedures.
• Advise on compliance best practices and policy changes.
• Participate in auditing matters to ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategize with team members.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.