Job Description

Immigration Attorney - Family Based

Immigration Attorney

We are a growing immigration law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized service to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the U.S. immigration system. We are seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our team and manage a diverse caseload while advocating for clients in a variety of immigration matters.

Position Summary

The Immigration Attorney will handle a broad range of immigration cases, including removal defense, family-based immigration petitions, humanitarian relief applications, waivers, citizenship matters, and employment-based immigration filings. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills and be capable of independently managing cases from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

Removal Defense & Litigation

• Represent clients in Immigration Court and EOIR proceedings.
• Handle bond hearings, cancellation of removal cases, and other removal defense matters.
• Prepare motions, legal briefs, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Represent clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive memoranda.
• Assist with federal court litigation and habeas actions when appropriate.

Family-Based Immigration

• Prepare and file family-based immigration petitions and applications.
• Manage adjustment of status and consular processing matters.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and hearings.
• Assist clients with naturalization and citizenship applications.

Humanitarian Immigration

• Prepare and file asylum applications and related relief requests.
• Handle humanitarian relief matters, including TPS, DACA, humanitarian parole, and applicable waivers.
• Conduct country condition research and assemble supporting evidence.

Employment-Based Immigration

• Prepare and file PERM Labor Certification applications.
• Handle employment-based immigrant petitions, including I-140 filings.
• Advise employers regarding immigration compliance matters.
• Provide guidance regarding I-9 compliance and E-Verify procedures.

Client Management

• Conduct client consultations and case assessments.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status.
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of applications, petitions, and court submissions.
• Track deadlines and maintain accurate case records using case management systems.
• Collaborate with legal staff, paralegals, and attorneys to ensure efficient case handling.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience handling removal defense and Immigration Court proceedings.
• Experience preparing and filing: I-130, I-485, N-400, I-140, I-601, I-601A, I-212.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, appeals, and legal memoranda.
• Familiarity with USCIS, EOIR, DHS, ICE, and CBP procedures.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.

Preferred

• Experience with asylum matters and humanitarian relief.
• Federal court litigation experience.
• Experience with PERM Labor Certification filings.
• Bilingual language skills.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Client-focused mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Meaningful work helping individuals and families navigate complex immigration matters.
• Flexible work arrangements available.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, writing sample, and bar admission information for consideration.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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