[Hiring] Immigration Attorney @The United Firm

Role Description

We're looking for an admitted attorney within Puerto Rico, for an extremely promising Associate Remote Immigration Attorney position at a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm. As the Associate Attorney, you will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, manage your caseload, and interact with clients while collaborating with our wonderful Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage workload of cases
• Visit and conduct an intake with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments
• Present to and work 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 any possible case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Great compensation package
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for career development

Company Description

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.