Remote Immigration Attorney (PR) Job at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Overview

At The United Firm, we are passionate about protecting our clients’ rights and achieving results through lasting relationships that deliver outstanding value. We are seeking an admitted attorney in Puerto Rico for an extremely promising Associate Remote Immigration Attorney position with a premier law firm that offers growth opportunities. As The Associate Attorney, you will report to the Managing Immigration Attorney, manage your caseload, handle client interaction, and collaborate with our Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings in the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage workload of cases
• Visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make 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 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 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 & Workplace

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance and a competitive compensation package. Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and opportunities for career development within a growing firm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are committed to an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.