Associate USCIS Immigration Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted Associate USCIS Immigration Attorney in San Juan, PR. This role offers a significant opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic legal environment. The successful candidate will manage their caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with a dedicated team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a diverse workload of cases.
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance legal cases.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Familiarity with case management software preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306