Immigration Attorney - EOIR

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Catered lunches

401k plan

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A premier law firm in Fort Worth is seeking an Immigration Attorney - EOIR to handle a diverse caseload, representing clients in immigration proceedings. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law, excellent interpersonal skills, and preferably be bilingual in English and Spanish. This hybrid position involves in-person court appearances and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401k plan. Join a team focused on professional growth and client success.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Ability to strategize and collaborate with colleagues.
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present solutions.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings.
• Manage workload of cases.
• Prepare immigration applications.
• Develop strategy for court and USCIS testimony.
• 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.

Skills

Immigration Law Experience

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Legal case progression

Education

Admitted attorney

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 - EOIR position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated EOIR Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney, manage your caseload, client interaction, and collaborate with our wonderful Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Hybrid Position

This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at 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

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• 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

Do you have a passion for Immigration Law and desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the United Firm, we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), catered lunches, an excellent compensation package, 401k plan, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as an Immigration Attorney - EOIR at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

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