Associate Immigration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Orange, CA seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney to manage cases and contribute to a collaborative team. The role involves preparing filings, representing clients in removal proceedings when applicable, and advising on family-based petitions and USCIS applications.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of immigration experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently. The firm emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of immigration law experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship and USCIS applications
• Experience with case management software preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage a workload of diverse immigration 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
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Teamwork

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney in Orange, CA. 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

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage a workload of diverse immigration 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
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in immigration law
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing with associates
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance legal cases
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with case management software preferred

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

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