Immigration Attorney

Outcomes

• Within the first 6 months on the job:

  • Adhere to firm’s core values and culture

  • Be able to conduct consultations with supervision by other attorneys

  • Prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS

  • Prepare excellent written motions and pleadings before immigration tribunals

  • Effectively handle hearings before the Immigration Court and interviews before USCIS in consultation with other attorneys

  • Take ownership over assigned cases in order to effectively and timely manage tasks and deadlines

  • Effectively communicate with clients regarding the immigration process and case strategy

• Within 1 year on the job:

  • Conduct consultations independently

  • Represent clients before the Immigration Court and in interviews before USCIS independently

  • Independently prepare quality submissions in affirmative filings before USCIS

  • Independently prepare written motions and pleadings before immigration tribunals

  • Establish professional profiles, online presence, and contacts with referral sources

Competencies

• Fluency in Spanish

• Attention to detail

• Efficiency

• Teamwork

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills

• Professional attitude and demeanor

• Ability to work independently on collaborative projects

• Tenacity

• Trustworthiness