Immigration Attorney

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Des Moines, IA

Immigration Attorney

Attorney

1-13 yrs required

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Job Title:

Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm located in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Immigration Attorney to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to assist individuals navigating the . immigration system, with a strong focus on humanitarian, family-based, and removal defense cases. The attorney will be expected to handle all aspects of casework, from legal consultations to courtroom representation, while working closely with a team devoted to client-centered legal advocacy.

Duties:

  • Provide comprehensive legal support in immigration matters, including applications for visas, lawful permanent residence, naturalization, and removal defense

  • Represent clients in court proceedings, USCIS interviews, and immigration-related hearings

  • Draft legal documents, affidavits, briefs, motions, and supporting materials for various immigration filings

  • Conduct in-depth legal research and remain current with changing immigration policies and case law

  • Engage in case strategy discussions and contribute to collaborative decision-making

  • Maintain detailed case notes, deadlines, and records in accordance with firm protocols

  • Work closely with paralegals, support staff, and interpreters to ensure effective case management

  • Communicate with clients in a clear, compassionate, and culturally competent manner

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

  • Licensed to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction and in good standing

  • Professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)

  • Prior experience in immigration law, with exposure to family-based and removal defense cases

  • Familiarity with relevant . immigration procedures, statutes, and administrative guidelines

  • Strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills

  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied caseload

  • Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-based legal environment

  • High level of professionalism and ethical standards

Education:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree required

Certifications:

  • Active Bar Membership in any . state (in good standing)

Skills:

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

  • Legal drafting and oral advocacy

  • Research and analytical reasoning

  • Time management and multitasking

  • Empathy and cultural sensitivity

  • Courtroom and interview preparedness

  • Attention to procedural detail

Job Location:

  • Des Moines, IA (on-site position)

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