Immigration Attorney

THE AGUIRRE LAW FIRM, APC

Immigration Attorney

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    The Aguirre Law Firm is an established and trusted immigration law firm with a strong team motivated by the positive changes they create for our clients and immigrant community. Our Team is looking for a like minded Attorney with the same values and motivations.

    Qualifications:

    License to practice law in the State of California

    Must have 1 - 3 years of experience practicing immigration

    Knowledge of USCIS and EOIR procedures and case management

    Ability work and maintain a caseload of 150+ cases

    Must be fluent to speak and write in both English and Spanish REQUIRED

    Excellent organizational and time management skills

    Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment

    Flexible Team Player

    Ability to supervise and support staff

    Reliable Transportation

    Be Flexible to work from two Office Locations Los Angeles, and Van Nuys would be helpful, but not required.

    Job Duties and Skills: This Attorney should have the capacity to manage an array of tasks including but not limited to

    Meet with Department Manager/Attorney and team to assure we are meeting deadlines and completing tasks

    Review and prepare EOIR & USCIS Filing as needed

    Represent clients in court

    Calendar management to avoid conflicts and prioritize workload equitably

    Contribute ideas to further the company mission

    Conduct file and calendar reviews to assure the timeliness of work and to keep the team accountable.

    Analysis cases to identify issues, and potential conflicts and communicate with clients issues and set expectations.

    Research relevant statutes, case law, new legal developments and potential arguments

    Meet and discuss overall case game plans and theory with supervising attorney

    Prepare clients for interview and set up expectations

    Draft Motions, Waivers, Declarations, Litigation Briefs as needed

    Documents client communications and case notes

    Communicate effectively with clients to assure client satisfaction

    Work 1 Saturday per month, as needed.

    Other case management related tasks to assist office as a team player

    Register, organize and file file/case correspondence from the government and clients

    Notes and data entry and upkeep of our company software

    Ability and hand dexterity to type at least 45 wpm

    Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, internet proficient

    Ability to occasionally lift large case files of an excess weight of 25 Lbs.

    Please respond with your resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples demonstrating skills for analyzing case matters, communication / writing skills, and knowledge of the law. We may in turn contact you to ask you for additional writing samples or schedule an appointment.

    Please submit your resume with all supporting documents to this ad

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

    Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

    Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability

    Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations: Personal protective equipment provided or required Social distancing guidelines in place. Experience: Immigration: 1 - 2 years (Required)

    Language: Spanish (Required)

    License/Certification: license to Practice in California (Required)