Immigration Trial Attorney

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A law firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Immigration Trial Attorney with 5+ years of experience in removal defense, general immigration law, or litigation. The candidate will represent clients before Immigration Courts, federal courts, and government agencies, ensuring effective communication, compliance with policies, and the delivery of high-quality legal services.

Duties:

• Represent clients before Immigration Courts in removal defenses, applications for immigration relief, criminal removal matters, custody and bond hearings.
• Represent clients before federal courts for immigration and civil-related litigation.
• Appear for interviews or appointments before federal or state government agencies.
• Communicate diligently with clients regarding legal matters, case status, and collection of client documents.
• Update case statuses diligently in the case management system and case tracking system.
• Write legal articles or newsletters for the firm.
• Attend business development meetings or deliver speeches in the community.
• Follow the firm’s compliance policies and procedures.
• Communicate diligently with the team for internal inquiries.
• Share the firm’s values and take ownership and accountability for delivering the highest quality of legal services to clients.
• Attend scheduled firm meetings and training sessions.
• Must be tech-savvy with proficiency in using Office 365, Adobe Reader, and SharePoint.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Capable of working well under pressure.
• Understand the importance of case timelines and deadlines.

Requirements:

• J.D. or LL.M from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of any State Bar in the United States.
• Ability to manage 100+ case files.
• Strong legal research and writing skills for preparing declarations, motions, and briefs.
• Strong communication skills - on the phone, via email, and in person.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in removal defense, general immigration law, or litigation.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay plus merit-based bonus.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Health insurance.
• Work visa and green card sponsorship for international candidates.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306