Senior Immigration Attorney

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Job Overview:

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Immigration Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in immigration law, exceptional client service skills, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload. This role involves representing clients in immigration matters, including removal proceedings, family-based petitions, and humanitarian cases. The attorney will also prepare legal briefs, develop case strategies, and work collaboratively with law enforcement and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload of immigration cases efficiently.
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review immigration applications/packets, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Present to and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and develop necessary case strategies.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to identify potential benefits and outcomes.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• A strong team player open to collaborating, strategizing, and working with fellow associates.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle complex client interactions.
• Proven track record of advancing legal cases and managing a caseload effectively.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship applications, and other USCIS matters.
• Familiarity with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

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