Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Immigration Attorney
Location: Sacramento/Los Angeles
Are you an experienced Attorney seeking a role where you can make a significant difference in people's lives?
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: 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
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
- Russian or Armenian Speaker
Work Location: In person, Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Compensation: $160,000 yearly
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
What You'll Do
- Provide representation to immigrants before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (non-detained and detained), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and CA state court proceedings related to clients’ removal proceedings cases
- Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Immigration Court
- Prepare and litigate various applications for relief from removal, such as asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status
- Represent clients in family-based immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and corresponding consulates worldwide, including cases like U-Visas, N-400 applications, VAWA protection, adjustment of status, I-601A and I-212 waivers, and family petitions
- Conduct legal research to support cases
- Provide leadership and work closely with the administrative staff to update on client meetings and case strategy
- Counsel clients by evaluating options and determining the best course of action for a favorable outcome
- Analyze client needs, propose solutions, and strategize cases
- Take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves
Qualifications: - Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred Association
- Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
- Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
- Able to work independently while handling multiple files
- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
What Education & Experience You Need
- A Juris Doctorate and an active bar license in any state are required, along with 3-4 years of experience working on a combination of VAWA, U, T, Naturalization, Removal Defense, and Family-Based cases
- Fluency in English and Russian is strongly preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy, and/or the ability to travel frequently to attend hearings and interviews and engage with clients and community partners
About Company Who We Are
Avagyan Law Firm is a dynamic and rapidly growing Law Firm providing immigration solutions to clients. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality services while maintaining the utmost level of integrity and professionalism. As we expand our team, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Immigration Attorney to join our talented roster.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Worldwide, Relocation, Monday to Friday, Shift work,