Immigration Attorney - Bilingual; Spanish​/English

Responsibilities

• Meeting with potential clients for consultations and follow up with documentation for client to retain firm
• Manage large caseloads and independently manage multiple tasks utilizing our practice management and immigration software (MyCase and Docketwise)
• Represent individuals in immigration and criminal matters, before USCIS, EOIR interviews, and Immigration Court as needed
• Timely prepare immigration petitions and keep track of all next actions and deadlines on assigned cases
• Provide guidance to paralegals on assigned cases, including monitoring case progress, reviewing work and setting case strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare and file appeals, motions, memorandums, briefs, opinions and petitions before administrative and federal courts;
• Conduct preparation meetings with clients before interviews and court appearances
• Write and prepare I601A waivers and other inadmissibility waivers
• Keep clients informed of case progress and keep records of all communications
• Work closely with Principal attorney to establish the best strategy on cases and prepare and attend status reports meetings
• Keep daily records of client communications, documents, notes and time related to cases via timesheets in our case management software

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Great organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to set priorities and exercise good judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment and continuous learning
• Assist in supervising and training other legal staff
• Be passionate about helping people in difficult circumstances
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Two or more years immigration legal experience

Please state your level of Spanish fluency in your cover letter

Full-time

From $90,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

• Immigration law: 2 years (Required)

• Spanish (Required)

• MA Bar License (Required)

• Boston, MA 02110 (Required)

In person