Salary is commensurate with experience.
We also offer a benefits package that includes health/dental insurance and paid time off.
We are an immigration law firm located in San Jose, CA and are looking for a full-time Senior Attorney.
About Us: We handle removal defense cases in the Immigration Court, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, appeals, special immigrant juvenile cases, and many other types of immigration cases.
About You: The Senior Attorney will be handling our Immigration Court cases and should have at least 3 years of experience in handling removal defense cases in the Immigration Court.
Duties:
- Prepare cases for trial in the Immigration Court (which includes a variety of specific tasks)
- Prepare declarations with clients
- Prepare legal briefs and motions for cases in the Immigration Court and other appellate courts
- Attend hearings in the Immigration Court
- Perform legal research on Westlaw
- Review cases prepared by the associate attorney and other legal staff
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in any state jurisdiction (California license not required)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney, with a focus in Immigration Court litigation
- Strong knowledge of relevant immigration laws, including asylum law, and regulations
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
We are an immigration law firm located in San Jose, CA and are looking for a full-time Senior Attorney.
About Us: We handle removal defense cases in the Immigration Court, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, appeals, special immigrant juvenile cases, and many other types of immigration cases.