Immigration Attorney
The United Firm is a law firm passionate about protecting clients' rights and achieving results. They are seeking a Contract Appearance / Hearing Attorney specializing in Immigration Law to represent clients in immigration court and USCIS interviews, while managing their own caseload and collaborating with the Immigration team.
Responsibilities
- Appear in immigration courts (e.g., master calendar hearings, bond hearings, removal/EOIR proceedings) or accompany clients to USCIS interviews
- Represent clients in non-detention or detained matters (as needed) and/or participate in immigration-related hearings
- Maintain full control of your schedule: you pick your appearances, when and where (within the city/region)
- Prepare and review case documents, coordinate with the central team, update status post-appearance
- Ensure timely reporting of hearing outcomes back to the central team
Skills
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar license in the State (e.g., California, Texas)
- Experience with immigration court proceedings or USCIS interviews
- Able to manage your own schedule and communicate effectively with remote team/staff
- Reliable travel within the metro area/courthouse visits
- Excellent writing and advocacy skills
- 1+ year of immigration-law experience (court/agency)
- Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus)
- Familiarity with EOIR proceedings, USCIS interviews and immigration law updates
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Catered lunches
- Complimentary parking
- Paid time off
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