Immigration Attorney
The United Firm is a premier law firm dedicated to protecting clients' rights, and they are seeking an EOIR Associate Attorney to join their team. This role involves appearing in immigration courts and managing a caseload while collaborating with other attorneys and legal assistants.
Responsibilities
- Appear in immigration courts (e.g., master calendar hearings, bond hearings, removal/EOIR proceedings) or accompany clients to USCIS interviews
- Represent clients in non-detention or detained matters (as needed) and/or participate in immigration-related hearings
- Maintain full control of your schedule: you pick your appearances, when and where (within the city/region)
- Prepare and review case documents, coordinate with the central team, update status post-appearance
- Ensure timely reporting of hearing outcomes back to the central team
Skills
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar license in the State (e.g., California, Texas)
- Experience with immigration court proceedings or USCIS interviews
- Able to manage your own schedule and communicate effectively with remote team/staff
- Reliable travel within the metro area/courthouse visits
- Excellent writing and advocacy skills
- 1+ year of immigration-law experience (court/agency)
- Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus)
- Familiarity with EOIR proceedings, USCIS interviews and immigration law updates
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Catered lunches
- Complimentary parking
- Paid time off
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