Immigration Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Los Angeles, California seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney to manage caseloads and interact with clients. Candidates should have 1-4 years of immigration law experience, strong interpersonal skills, and preferably be bilingual in English and Spanish. The role offers a competitive salary between $80k and $120k, alongside benefits like medical insurance, 401(k), and catered lunches. This is a great opportunity to grow within an established law firm.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of Immigration Law Experience required.
• Team player open to collaboration.
• Experience with various immigration applications.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and strategies.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications.

Skills

Immigration Law Experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Case Management Software

Job description

Overview

At The United Firm, we are passionate about protecting our clients\' rights and delivering results with outstanding value. We are looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Immigration Attorney position within a premier law firm with room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career with an established firm in the Greater Los Angeles Area. As the Associate Attorney, you will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney, manage your caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with our Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before 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 submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

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 fellow associates
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and the 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

Benefits

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 a part 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!

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.