Immigration Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted attorney within Puerto Rico for a promising Remote Immigration Attorney position based in San Juan, PR. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career with an established firm. The attorney will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, manage their caseload, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of diverse 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.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• 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 move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches and 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