Immigration Attorney- Compliance

Internal Revenue Service; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Puerto Rico is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their team. This role involves managing a caseload, representing clients in immigration proceedings, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal standards. The firm offers extensive benefits, including medical insurance and opportunities for career development in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Record of moving legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions and other USCIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload of cases and represent clients in immigration proceedings.
• Prepare immigration applications and provide legal analysis for clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Case Management

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients’ rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Immigration Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Compliance Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm headquartered in the Los Angeles Area. As The Compliance Attorney, you will report to the Supervising Compliance Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can 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 the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage workload of cases
• 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
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
• Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure documentation, filings, and legal procedures meet compliance standards before final execution
• Advise internal teams on compliance best practices and policy changes related to immigration law
• Participate in auditing matters specifically before closing to ensure compliance with immigration regulations

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Immigration Law Experience
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• 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. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

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