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Immigration Entry-Level Attorney
$75,000 - $95,000/Yr
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC - San Antonio, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
San Antonio, TX
About the position
The Immigration Entry-Level 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. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their career within a supportive and established law firm in San Antonio, TX.
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 an 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 year 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
