Associate Immigration Attorney

Description:

About the Job:
An Immigration Attorney is seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney for our Cleveland, OH office. The associate attorney will handle a wide variety of immigration cases ranging from family-based adjustment of status cases, humanitarian cases (U Visas, VAWA, Asylum), and removal defense practice (Immigration Court litigation). The ideal candidate will be motivated and driven, with a passion for immigration law, who thrives on working under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. The position also required working within defined filing schedules on high-volume cases, therefore the perfect candidate will be able to multitask, stay organized, and be task-oriented. Must have a minimum of 1-2 years prior work experience in immigration law. While we will consider experience working as a law clerk or in an immigration clinic, the perfect candidate will have prior experience working as an attorney in private practice. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills are required. Must be well organized and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be capable of managing cases independently with minimum supervision, and to be a team leader overlooking paralegals' work. Must possess a JD from an accredited law school, as well as licensure permitting for the practice of law from a state bar association. Prior removal defense experience is highly preferred. Second language fluency is preferred.
Job Duties include:

• Consulting and working directly with clients on various immigration matters before USCIS And the Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court);
• Preparing Asylum and Cancellation of Removal cases for trial, preparing clients and witnesses before hearings, and appearing in Immigration Court (high volume of court cases);
• Screening legal issues and Formulating strategies on cases;
• Writing Motions and Legal Briefs;
• Staying abreast of immigration policy and law developments;
• Supervising and training paralegals as needed;
• Engaging in community and business development activities on behalf of the firm.

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