Immigration Attorney

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Bronx office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an immigration attorney with 2 years of experience. The candidate will provide legal representation to individuals on immigration matters, including representation before government agencies, such as U.S. immigration courts, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services. Will conduct thorough consultations with clients as needed. Conduct preparation sessions with clients for interviews before USCIS, U.S. immigration courts, and U.S. state courts. Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents, and interpret laws, rulings, agency guidance, and regulations to determine the appropriate legal strategy for advisability of proceeding with a case. Docket all case deadlines when necessary. Manage large caseloads, independently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and review, draft, and monitor petitions. Oversee timely preparation of cases assigned and keep track of all deadlines under the attorney's supervision. Provide guidance to paralegals on assigned cases, including monitoring case progress, monitoring emails to clients, and setting case strategies. Review the work of paralegals in recordkeeping and document preparation. Prepare legal cover letters, memorandums, briefs, and opinions. Prepare and file appeals before administrative and federal courts. Keep clients informed of case progress through telephonic, electronic, and written communication. Prepare appeals, motions, and petitions before the federal district courts and federal circuit courts. And representing clients before the Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, U.S. Develop and litigate cases, including legal research and developing case strategy. Interviews, certifies eligibility, identifies the legal problems of G&A clients within a specific area of law, and provides clients with appropriate legal assistance in the form of advice, referrals, or actual representation. Participates in outreach and case acceptance meetings. Represents clients in court and before administrative agencies, including investigation, witness preparation, pre- and post-hearing written arguments, the conduct of the hearing, and related activities. Provides documentation, statistical information, and other records as required by the Managing Attorney and Legal Project Manager. Participates in training to keep up CLEs as may be provided by the program. Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Gsuite, or related software. Must have an Active New York Bar license (in good standing).

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306