A law firm in Brooklyn is seeking an experienced Immigration Trial Attorney with 5+ years of experience in removal defense, general immigration law, or litigation. The candidate will represent clients before Immigration Courts, federal courts, and government agencies. The role involves providing diligent communication with clients, updating case statuses, and contributing to the firm's compliance and business development efforts.
Duties:
- Represent clients before Immigration Courts in removal defenses, applications for immigration relief, criminal removal matters, custody, and bond hearings.
- Represent clients before federal courts for immigration and civil-related litigation.
- Appear for interviews or appointments before federal or state government agencies.
- Communicate diligently with clients regarding legal matters, case status, and document collection.
- Update case statuses diligently in the firm's case management and tracking systems.
- Write legal articles or newsletters for the firm.
- Attend business development meetings or deliver speeches in the community.
- Follow the firm’s compliance policies and procedures.
- Communicate diligently with the team for internal inquiries.
- Share the firm’s values, taking ownership and accountability for delivering the highest quality legal services to clients.
- Attend the firm’s scheduled meetings and trainings.
- Must be tech-savvy with proficiency in using Office 365, Adobe Reader, and SharePoint.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Capable of working well under pressure.
- Understand the importance of case timelines and deadlines.
Requirements:
- J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school.
- Active member in good standing of any State Bar in the United States.
- Ability to manage 100+ case files.
- 5+ years of experience in removal defense, general immigration law, or litigation.
- Strong legal research and writing skills in preparing declarations, motions, and briefs.
- Strong communication skills - on the phone, via email, and in person.
- Competitive base pay plus merit-based bonus.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Health insurance.
- Work visa and green card sponsorship for international candidates.
Company info
BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306
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