Details
Posted: 25-Apr-22
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Categories:
Attorney
Immigration
Salary Details:
Based on experience
We are a small law firm dedicated to the representation of both detained and non-detained immigrants. Our firm's practice consists of immigration before the EOIR and BIA: applications for asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention Against Torture, SIJS, Waivers of inadmissibility, naturalization, marriage-based immigration petitions, etc.
Spanish language fluency is required. Please submit resume, cover letter and writing sample
Typical Duties Include (but are not limited to):
- Advise clients regarding recommended strategies for the optimal resolution of their cases.
- Maintain communication with clients throughout their immigration process.
- Prepare clients for Master and Individual court hearings.
- Represent clients in Master and Individual court hearings.
- Revision of Freedom of Information Act requests to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
- Prepare client applications and petitions using computer software.
- Maintain applications, records, and all required documentation according to procedures; submit in a timely fashion.
- Maintain and increase up-to-date knowledge of immigration law and policies through daily reading (e-mail list serves, publications) and participation in webinars, staff meetings, and periodic training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned with little to no supervision.
- Must have a valid bar license to practice.
- At least 3 years of immigration experience.
- Strong writing, verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to serve clients in a professional, welcoming, and efficient manner.
- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to learn technical and legal information.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.