Immigration Attorney

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC - Bakersfield, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bakersfield, CA

About the position

The Associate Immigration Attorney position at The Matian Firm offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience in immigration law. The role involves managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and collaborating with a team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants. The firm is committed to protecting clients' rights and providing strategic legal solutions in immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage workload of cases
• Visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments
• Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy
• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Requirements

• At least 1 to 4 years of Immigration Law Experience
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance