Immigration Attorney

Kuba Law Firm • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $115k - $135k / year • 3m ago

Job Description:

Our immigration law firm, serving the immigrant community for over 60 years, is seeking an experienced, motivated, full-time immigration associate attorney to handle a variety of immigration matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Removal defense: Practice before the EOIR/Immigration Court. Extensive EOIR trial experience is a must. Experience with detained cases a plus
· Family based immigration – Various family petitions and applications such as adjustment of status and NVC
· Humanitarian: VAWA, Asylum, U Visas, TPS, etc.
· Must have experience with waivers – 212, 601 (fraud, criminal, etc.), 601A, etc.
· Duties will include motions to reopen/reconsider and appeals (USCIS, AAO, BIA).
· Represent clients in NY State Court matters, especially Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) matters in Family Court. Experience with representation in custody, visitation, guardianship and child support matters a plus
· Experience in Federal Court including Petitions for Review and Writs of Mandamuses
· Must be able to analyze client matters, conduct legal research, and occasionally provide strategy to our team of attorneys and paralegals.

Basic Qualifications

· Admitted to practice in the State of New York with 3-5 years of immigration law experience
· Practice before EOIR, USCIS, and ICE
· Strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
· Highly motivated, hardworking, with a strong commitment to personal growth and development.
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word. Experience with Docketwise a plus.
· Fluency in Spanish or French/Creole a plus, as well.

About The Kuba Law Firm

Our strong reputation substantiates our work ethic and dedication to our client’s immigration needs. We represent clients not only in the New York Metropolitan area, but throughout the United States and globally. We provide high caliber legal services and advice to our clients.

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) with excellent growth opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, organizational skills and the drive to succeed. The firm also offers certain benefits and strongly incentivizes business generation.

To apply for this position, please forward your resume.