Immigration Attorney - USCIS

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading law firm based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is looking for an Associate USCIS Immigration Attorney. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of immigration law experience and should be team players. The role includes client representation, case management, and legal analysis. Benefits include medical coverage, catered lunches, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of Immigration Law experience.
• Strong team player and strategist.
• High-quality interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and prepare clients for testimony.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings.
• Manage workload of cases.

Skills

Immigration Law experience

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Record of moving legal cases forward

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Overview

At The United Firm, we are passionate about protecting our clients’ rights, with a history of success built on lasting relationships that provide outstanding value. We are seeking an admitted attorney for an Associate USCIS Immigration Attorney position within a premier law firm with room for growth. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career. As the USCIS Attorney, you will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, manage your caseload, handle client interaction, and collaborate with our 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 before 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 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 submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 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

Benefits

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. 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.