Immigration Attorney - EOIR

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Puerto Rico is looking for an Immigration Attorney - EOIR. This role offers the chance to represent clients, manage immigration cases, and work with a collaborative legal team. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in immigration law and be ready to handle a diverse caseload while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Catered lunches

Paid parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Team player open to collaboration with attorneys.
• Record of advancing legal cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings and at Immigration Court.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense.
• Provide legal analysis for clients regarding case benefits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ability to manage a caseload

Experience with Family-Based Petitions

Experience with humanitarian cases

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

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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, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful 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
• 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 submitting 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 a 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, 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.

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