Immigration Attorney

Immigrant Legal Services • Full-time • Millcreek, Utah, United States • $70k - $90k / year • 1m ago

Requirements:

Must be licensed to practice law in any state
Prefer 1-2 years Immigration Court Experience. Will consider a recent graduate with demonstrated commitment to the practice of immigration law through any combination of internships/clerkships/coursework
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber as well as excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills
Commitment to support immigrant rights and to zealously advocate for clients’ ability to remain in the United States

Job Duties:

Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine the strategy
Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and immigration agencies (USCIS, DOS, CBP, etc.)
Manage workload of cases
Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense, victim of crime visas, and family-based immigration petitions
Prepare and review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments
Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
Provide legal analysis for clients to determine risks and benefits of applications
Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases
Work with interns and volunteer attorneys to develop pro bono attorney training program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

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