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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Immigration Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

The United Firm is passionate about protecting our clients' rights, and our success is built on lasting relationships and outstanding value. We are looking for an admitted attorney for an Associate Immigration Attorney position within a premier law firm in the Dallas Area. The Associate Attorney will report to the Senior Associate Attorney, manage caseloads, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances.

Responsibilities

Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions

Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals

Manage workload of cases

Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers

Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions

Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments

Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law

Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy

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

Provide legal analysis to determine possible case benefits

Prepare and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications

1 to 4 years of Immigration Law experience

Team player, open to helping, strategizing, and collaborating with associates

Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Track record of moving legal cases forward and managing a caseload

Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications

Experience with case management software is preferred

Pay Range: $80,000–120,000 USD DOE

Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; catered lunches; complimentary parking; paid time off; and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

– The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and welcomes everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Legal

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