Immigration Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 to 4 years of experience in Immigration Law
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Proven track record of managing and advancing legal cases
  • Experience with Family-Based Petitions and other immigration applications
  • Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Explain immigration concepts and propose strategic solutions
  • Represent clients in removal proceedings at Immigration Court
  • Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload
  • Conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers
  • Prepare various immigration applications, including removal defense
  • Review and adjust immigration applications as needed
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes
  • Consult with potential clients and devise strategic solutions
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS interviews
  • Conduct legal analysis to identify case benefits
  • Draft legal briefs for immigration cases

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Catered lunches
  • Complimentary parking
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth
Full Job Description
We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Associate Immigration Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Greater Los Angeles Area. As The Associate Attorney, you will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities
  • Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
  • Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Manage workload of cases
  • Visit and conduct an intake with detained individuals at centers.
  • Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
  • Review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments
  • Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
  • Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy
  • Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
  • Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
  • Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration case

Pay Range: $80k- $120k USD

Qualifications
  • At least 1 to 4 years of Immigration Law Experience
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
  • Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
  • Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
  • Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
  • Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Here at the United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be apart of our growing firm and its opportunities for your career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals who aim to excel in the legal industry. Apply now!

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