Remote Immigration Attorney

The role

The Associate Remote Immigration Attorney will manage a caseload and interact with clients. You will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney and collaborate with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Admitted attorney within Puerto Rico
• 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

Nice to have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with Case Management Software

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Great compensation package
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off

About the company

The United Firm is a premier law firm with a history of success built on lasting relationships. They are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.