Immigration Attorney - EOIR

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Catered lunches

401k plan

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Immigration Attorney - EOIR in San Jose, CA, to join their established law firm. This role provides an opportunity for a dedicated attorney to advance their career and gain valuable experience.

The attorney will manage a diverse caseload, represent clients in removal proceedings, and prepare immigration applications. Ideal candidates should have a JD degree and 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law, preferably being bilingual in English and Spanish.

The firm offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, catered lunches, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions and other USCIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Manage a workload of diverse immigration cases.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal analysis

Strategic planning

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney - EOIR in San Jose, CA. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of diverse immigration cases.
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches.
• 401k plan.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.