Immigration Attorney- Compliance

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A prominent law firm in San Juan is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to manage cases and provide strategic solutions. You will represent clients in deportation proceedings and collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with immigration law. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of immigration law experience and strong interpersonal skills. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Immigration Law Experience required.
• Team player with high interpersonal skills.
• Proven record of moving legal cases forward.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, EOIR, Citizenship and USCIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in Immigration Court and appeals.
• Prepare and review immigration applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for compliance.
• Review applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• Present to law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community groups on immigration changes.
• Meet with potential clients for consultations and determine strategy.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits and options.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for immigration matters.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure filings meet compliance standards.
• Advise internal teams on compliance best practices and policy changes.
• Participate in auditing matters before closing to ensure compliance.

Skills

Immigration Law Experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Overview

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 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, manage your caseload, handle client interaction, 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 in 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 fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and 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 are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.