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Associate / Senior-Associate Immigration Attorney

ImmigrationJobs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Overview Perez & Malik, PLLC (San Antonio, Texas) is a boutique law firm specializing in Immigration Law and dedicated to providing high-quality immigration solutions to its clients, which include individuals and corporations.

This Associate Attorney position will provide representation to 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).

Responsibilities

Represent non-detained and detained individuals in all types of proceedings before the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Texas courts, USCIS, and other agencies.

Manage a diverse caseload of family immigration and removal cases effectively, adhering to strict deadlines.

Prepare diverse immigration applications/filings, including removal defense and family-based immigration applications.

Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations as necessary.

Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.

Meet with prospective clients, visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at various detention centers as necessary.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

2-7 years of Immigration Law experience.

Experience with Family-Based benefits, Removal Litigation (Non-detained and Detained), Refugee and Asylum, affirmative USCIS filings (to also include VAWA, U-visa, SIJS and others), as well as experience in Texas courts as it relates to immigration law (SAPCRs, emancipations, etc)

Ensure all deadlines are met, monitor case statuses, update internal case management system, run reports, update clients, manage a team of legal assistants.

Minimum Requirements

2+ years practicing Immigration Law.

Juris Doctor degree

Texas Bar membership (active or in process)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Attorney applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: San Antonio, Texas (onsite)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Experience

Immigration Law: 2 years (Required)

Language

Spanish (Required)

English (Required)

License/Certification

Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute

San Antonio, TX 78216 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

San Antonio, TX 78216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location In person

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