EOIR Immigration Attorney

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an EOIR Immigration Attorney to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. The EOIR Immigration Attorney will be responsible for representing non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. They will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
• Manage workload of cases and client interaction
• 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 collaborate 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 case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and managing a caseload
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to the State Bar

Skills:

• Strong understanding of immigration law and procedures
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, catered lunches, an excellent compensation package, 401k plan, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

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