Associate Immigration Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney in San Juan, PR. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of legal professionals. The position provides room for growth and valuable experience in immigration law.

Duties

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings at Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of diverse immigration 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.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic consultations and determine necessary strategies.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing with associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance legal cases.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian, EOIR, detained, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with case management software is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• Proficiency in preparing legal documents and briefs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for career development.

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