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Avagyan Law

Immigration Attorney

Avagyan Law, Glendale, California, us, 91222

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Overview Position: Immigration Attorney Location: Sacramento/Los Angeles

How to Apply Send us your resume, a short cover letter explaining why you'd like to work with us, and a writing sample.

Job Type & Schedule Job Type: Full-time, Part-time | Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits & Compensation

Starting salary: $160,000-$180,000 yearly based on experience

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Schedule:

8-hour shift, Monday to Friday

Licensing & Language

Bar (Required)

Russian or Armenian Speaker

Work Location: In person, Los Angeles, CA (Relocate before starting work required)

Responsibilities

Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome

Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis

Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff

Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions

Work closely with and provide leadership to administrative staff concerning client billing, client meetings and invoicing, as well as finalizing client projects

Provide representation to immigrants before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (non-detained and detained), USCIS, and CA state court proceedings related to removal proceedings

Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Immigration Court

Prepare and litigate applications for relief from removal (asylum, withholding of removal, CAT, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status)

Represent clients in family-based immigration matters before USCIS, the Department of State, and consulates worldwide (including U-visas, N-400, VAWA, I-601A, I-212 waivers, and related family petitions)

Conduct legal research to support cases

Update client meetings and case strategy with administrative staff; provide leadership in those activities

Analyze client needs, propose solutions, and strategize cases

Take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves

Qualifications

Active membership in local bar association preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Advanced computer skills with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required

Ability to work independently while handling multiple files

Strong decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

Education & Experience

Juris Doctorate and an active bar license in any state required

3-4 years of experience on a combination of VAWA, U, T, Naturalization, Removal Defense, and Family-Based cases preferred

Fluency in English and Russian strongly preferred

Compensation $160,000 yearly

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