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Description: Bilingual Immigration Attorney-EOIR/ Bond Cases- 4 years of experience
Location:
526 S. Presa St. Apt#1, San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Workdays: Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / After hours: As Required
Weekends: Occasionally
About Sandra Ledesma Law Firm, PLLC:Sandra Ledesma Law Firm, PLLC (San Antonio, Texas) is a boutique law firm specializing in Immigration Law. We are passionate about helping immigrant families navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized advocacy and legal services that empower our clients to achieve their American Dream. Our vision is to be a trusted ally for immigrants, advocating tirelessly to reunite families and secure their futures.
Our Values:
- Integrity & Ethics: Upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our legal services.
- Excellence in Legal Representation: Providing thorough, high-quality legal counsel by staying informed on the latest immigration laws, policies, and procedures.
- Innovation & Adaptability: Embracing technology and innovative legal strategies to navigate the complexities of immigration law efficiently.
- Compassion & Respect: Recognizing the human impact of immigration law and treating every client with dignity, respect, and understanding
Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, compassionate, and passion-driven Immigration Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience in:
- Bonds
- Detained/ Non-detained EOIR cases
- Case Managing
- Client Consultations, Detainee Visitations, and Pre-screening
- Assist with USCIS interviews (as needed)
We require: Experience preparing filings, conduct hearings before EOIR, Drafting Motions, Applications, Pleadings, Supporting Documents, Representation in MC and Individual Hearings, all other EOIR Hearings focused on removal cases as (42A, 42B, 42B VAWA, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, CAT, AOS, SIJS, Waivers); witness and client preparation, Credible Fear / Reasonable Fear interviews, preparation and representation, Bonds: (filings and hearings, Initial and Redetermination), Paroles. Detainee visitations and Pre-screening.
SAPCR (experience is preferred)
Crimigration Experience is a plus
Provide legal services in the form of representation to potential clients and clients in the area of immigration. This includes the representation and preparation of immigration applications, removal proceedings, and bond representation, and assisting in outreach and community advocacy.
As a vital member of our team, you will develop prospective clients’ case strategies and work directly with a paralegal to prepare and file pleadings, motions, applications, supporting documents, and any other required legal documents for an overall and personalized case representation for our clients.
Qualifications:
- Texas Bar membership
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience and a demonstrated, zealous commitment to advocacy for represented clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Spanish and English (required)
- Manage a diverse caseload of removal cases effectively, adhering to strict deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
- Must have good written and verbal skills;
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strategic planning, and case development.
- Research and analysis of EOIR, BIA, Circuit case law and decisions, agency memoranda, Policy, Policy updates, Manuals, DOS reports, criminal background results, and immigration consequences.
- Extensive knowledge of legal proceedings (EOIR / BONDS/ICE) and in preparing EOIR/BONDS/ICE filings and Applications
- Proficiency with case management and immigration software (INSZoom, ECAS, ACI, CeBONDS, Webex )
- Knowledge of the operation of Ring Central, Zoom, Teams, Google Calendar, and Google Drive, Microsoft Office (preferred)
- Possess a strong work ethic and a sense of accountability.
- Capable of handling a busy, diverse docket with minimal supervision, results-oriented, and able to follow a work schedule.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to client service and a compassionate approach to working with immigrant communities.
- Driven to serve a population of mixed cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Capable of managing stress in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain CLE hours
- Driver's license, personal vehicle, and ability to travel.
Position Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and follow activities in a self-scheduled calendar
- Will provide legal consultations for all EOIR and Bonds prospective clients, Detainee Visitations, and Pre-screening in various locations
- Develop case strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court testimony.
- Appear and represent clients in all EOIR matters
- Appear and represent clients in all Bond Determination matters
- Prepare and submit filings for EOIR- ICE/ Daft legal documents, pleadings, motions, Briefs, supporting documents, applications, translations, statements, and other legal documents.
- Update the legal database with all case management notes and documentation.
- Maintain contact with clients according to the calendar
- Update the GDrive share database with all case information and updates/ Be consistent in note-taking.
- Maintain and update a self-scheduled calendar for all hearings and case-related activities, deadlines, priority dates, consultations, and visitations.
- Prepare records searches under FOIA for all branches of immigration as well as FBI background checks and police and court records searches.
- Provide co-counseling assistance to other attorneys of the Immigration Department.
- Review open cases for proper recordkeeping and file maintenance.
- Assist with USCIS interviews (as needed)
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, other attorneys, court employees, and immigration judges and officers.
- Develop and present bimonthly training for paralegals and other members of the firm
- Supervise paralegal to monitor productivity.
- Prepare and present case updates, case status/case reports and present productivity reports to the admin/ attorney
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Managing Attorney for the Immigration Department
- Ensure compliance with Immigration laws, regulations , and procedures
- Maintaining ethical standards, complying with rules of professional conduct
- Attend internal meetings
- Attend designated company media, marketing, and social events
- Participate in department-sponsored functions.
- Request financial department approvals
- Take payments
Compensation:
Base Salary: Base Salary + Profit Sharing
Benefits:
- Paid time off and holidays (sick leave and paid holidays).
- Malpractice Insurance
- Attorney License Fee
- Referral Program
- Paid sick time
- Professional development opportunities, continuing education, and training
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Vehicle mileage reimbursement for company-related activities
- Per Diem and Reimbursement for Travel Expenses for company-related activities (if required)
How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant immigration law experience and references. We look forward to welcoming our new immigration attorney superstar!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Experience:
- EOIR Cases: 4 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish and English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
