Immigration Attorney - EOIR

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Immigration Attorney - EOIR to join their team. Reporting to the Senior Associate Attorney, the candidate will manage their caseload, providing legal representation to non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Strong interpersonal skills and experience with various immigration applications are required.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage workload of cases, including preparing diverse immigration applications and legal briefs.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at centers.
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments.
• 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.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine possible case benefits.
• Present to and work with various agencies on immigration matters.
• Preferably bilingual (Spanish).
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with various immigration applications and removal defense.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches.
• Excellent compensation package.
• 401k plan.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits as per the firm's policies.

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