Immigration Attorney - Compliance

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney specializing in compliance for its San Juan, PR office. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, interact with clients, 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 immigration cases.
• Prepare immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications and 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.
• Ensure compliance standards are met in documentation and legal procedures.
• Advise internal teams on compliance best practices and policy changes.
• Participate in auditing matters to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and 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.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing 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