The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · 11 hours ago
Remote Immigration Attorney (PR)
The United Firm is a premier law firm in Puerto Rico dedicated to protecting clients' rights. They are seeking an Associate Remote Immigration Attorney to manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings 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 submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases
Qualification
Required
At least 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
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
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Experience with Case Management Software is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Catered lunches
Complimentary parking
Paid time off