Immigration Attorney - USCIS

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Paid time off

Job summary

A premier law firm in Phoenix is seeking an Associate USCIS Immigration Attorney to manage a caseload and interact with clients. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law and offers strong growth potential. Responsibilities include court representation, strategy development, and legal analysis for various immigration applications. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with competitive compensation and perks like catered lunches and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Immigration Law experience required.
• Ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with various USCIS applications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and prepare clients for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings at Immigration Court.
• Manage workload of immigration cases.

Skills

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

High-caliber interpersonal skills

Experience with Family-Based Petitions

Experience with Case Management Software

Job description

Overview

At The United Firm, we’re passionate about protecting our clients’ rights and achieving results through lasting relationships that provide outstanding value. We’re seeking an admitted attorney for an Associate USCIS Immigration Attorney position within a premier law firm in the Phoenix area. This role offers strong growth potential and an opportunity to gain valuable experience with an established firm. As The USCIS Attorney, you will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, manage your caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• 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 intake with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make 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 possible case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of Immigration Law experience
• Team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• High-caliber interpersonal skills
• Track 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 preferred

Benefits and Culture

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and opportunities for career development. The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are committed to an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

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