Immigration Lawyer

About The Aguirre Law Firm - A Professional Corporation

We are a reputable and established immigration law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients and the immigrant community. Our team is passionate about creating positive changes and is committed to excellence in everything we do.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Immigration Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an array of tasks, including meeting with department managers and team members to ensure deadlines are met and tasks are completed.
• Review and prepare EOIR and USCIS filings as needed.
• Develop, implement, and assist in following procedures to ensure compliance with EOIR immigration requirements.
• Help create, implement, and update training materials and checklists to ensure the team is up-to-date on law and procedures.
• Facilitate daily or weekly meetings to foster an environment of open communication and collaboration with team members and management.
• Calendar management to avoid conflicts and prioritize workload equitably.
• Contribute ideas to further the company mission.
• Analyze cases to identify issues and potential conflicts and communicate with clients about issues and set expectations.
• Research relevant statutes, case law, new legal developments, and potential arguments.
• Meet and discuss overall case game plans and theory with supervising attorneys.
• Prepare clients for interviews and set up expectations.
• Draft motions, waivers, declarations, litigation briefs as needed.
• Document client communications and case notes.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure client satisfaction.
• Work one Saturday per month, as needed.
• Perform other case management-related tasks to assist the office as a team player.
• Register, organize, and file case correspondence from the government and clients.
• Notes and data entry and upkeep of our company software.
• Ability and hand dexterity to type at least 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and internet proficiency.
• Ability to occasionally lift large case files of excess weight of 25 lbs.
• Ability to arrive punctually from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Requirements

• License to practice law in the State of California.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience practicing immigration.
• Knowledge of USCIS and EOIR procedures and case management.
• Ability to work and maintain a caseload of 150+ cases.
• Must be fluent in speaking and writing in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible team player.
• Reliable transportation.
• Be flexible to work from two office locations, Los Angeles, and Van Nuys, would be helpful but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and internet proficiency.
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Training and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Please respond with your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples demonstrating your skills for analyzing case matters, communication/writing skills, and knowledge of the law. We may contact you to ask for additional writing samples or schedule an appointment.

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