Immigration Attorney

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare coverage

401k with employer matching

36-week parental leave

Paid vacation, holidays & personal PTO

Job summary

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza, a leading immigration law firm in Philadelphia, seeks an Immigration Attorney with federal litigation experience. You will manage a diverse caseload, draft complex filings, and collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys to represent clients effectively.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, 1–3 years practicing immigration law, admission to the State Bar, and proficiency with PACER/ECF. Spanish bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school required.
• Admission to State Bar is required.
• 1–3 years experience in immigration law preferred.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration matters.
• Draft complex complaints and petitions in immigration matters.
• Collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys to ensure accuracy of filings.
• Provide effective client communication and case strategy.
• Stay current with changes in immigration laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Client service

Multi-case management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to State Bar

Tools

PACER/ECF

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About Us

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza (PIC Law) is a leading immigration law firm located in Philadelphia, providing expert US immigration services to clients throughout the world. Our fast-paced, progressive firm is focused on its mission to help immigrants, their families, and support businesses seeking to hire and sponsor immigrants. Our staff includes a team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff, speaking 14 unique languages. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration, to help encourage productivity and a positive work environment.

In addition to competitive base pay, our firm provides:

• Full healthcare coverage, including vision, effective on first day of employment
• 401k w/ employer matching after 1 year of employment
• 36-week parental leave policy
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off, including volunteer work paid time off and a personal religious day of one's choosing.

Location

In-person, potential for hybrid or remote work.

About You

You are a self-directed, service-focused, team-player who brings at least a year of experience in a similar role and you have:

• JD from an accredited law school
• 1-3 years of experience practicing immigration law
• Admission to State Bar (Required)
• Familiarity with PACER/ECF filing systems is a plus
• Federal litigation experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of immigration statutes, regulations, and procedures
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and research skills
• Exceptional communication and client service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with immigration case management systems
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and able to learn new programs, systems, or applications quickly

About the Job

The Immigration Attorney, Federal Litigation is responsible for managing a diverse caseload of immigration matters and providing high-quality legal representation to clients. This role involves client interaction, case preparation, and collaboration with legal assistants and other attorneys to ensure timely and effective handling of cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the U.S. immigration system.

• Interact with various outside entities, including but not limited to clients, governmental agencies and officials, U.S. Attorneys Office, DOJ/OIL Attorneys, courts, corporations, and other law firms
• Draft complex complaints & petitions in immigration Court (Habeas, Administrative Procedures Act (APA) claims, Mandamus, Petitions for Review (PFR)).
• Organize, plan, and schedule cases on priority basis
• Handle and follow cases from inception to completion within the stipulated time frame
• Review and approve documents and filings with accuracy
• Conduct client consultations, assess eligibility, and develop case strategies
• Maintain communication with clients, providing updates and guidance throughout the process
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure accuracy and completeness of filings
• Conduct legal research and stay current with changes in immigration laws, regulations, and policies
• Manage deadlines, priorities, and case milestones within case management software

Physical Requirements of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend long periods of time working with a computer, frequently communicate in person and through devices with co-workers and clients verbally or in writing. The incumbent must be able to understand and work through problem solving with co-workers, vendors, and clients. Must be able to prepare documents and review documents and information prepared by others. For some work may need to differentiate between colors and shapes. This job works in an office environment with close contact with other employees, standard levels of noise, movement, and odors, conditioned air and artificial light. No animals are permitted in the office space per our lease.