**About the Role: **
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The ideal candidate for this position has must be knowledgeable in the laws
governing immigrant entry and residence and use your knowledge to help
individuals transition successfully and lawfully from one country to another.
You will also represent clients in court.
It is expected that the ideal candidate will provide direct representation to
a large caseload of individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal
representation may be before the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of
Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, in custody matters
before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and
federal courts, Department of State, agencies within the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), and in credible/reasonable fear interviews and
applications for affirmative relief before United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS).
**WHO YOU ARE:**
Bilingual – English and Spanish (Must be Fluent in both)
Must have Law Degree from an accredited school and passed bar exam. Must have
excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines. 0-5+ years of
experience with Immigration Law. Good data analysis, problem-solving and
critical thinking skills. Proven experience in the following areas:
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* 0-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
* A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
* Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
* 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
You’ll be joining a dynamic team and organization helping clients within
Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law by providing a great experience, creating
high-quality content, and driving meaningful cultural impact. We are creative
and mission driven, Latinx first, open to risk-taking, and having fun.
* 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
**Employee Benefits:**
* Medical (100% employer paid) for employee and any qualified dependents
* Dental
* Vision
* Long Term Disability
* Additional Supplementals
* PTO & Sick leave
* LA Fitness Membership
* Life Insurance of $50,000
* Employee Appreciation events
* Unlimited snacks and drinks in office
* Lunch catered every Friday
* 401(k)--matched up to 6% by the Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law
