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Immigration Attorney - EOIR

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Fort Worth, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Represent detained and non-detained individuals in immigration removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Manage caseloads, conduct client intakes and consultations, prepare immigration applications and legal briefs, develop case strategies, prepare clients and witnesses for testimony, and collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, law enforcement, and community organizations. This hybrid role requires in-person court appearances and detention-center visits.
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At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients’ rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Immigration Attorney - EOIR position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated EOIR Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Sr. Associate Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.
This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances 

Responsibilities

  • Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
  • Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Manage workload of cases
  • Visit and conduct an intake with detained individuals at centers.
  • Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
  • Review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments
  • Present to and work 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/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
  • Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
  • Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
  • Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
  • Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
  • Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
  • Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Do you have a passion for Immigration Law and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the United Firm, we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), catered lunches, an excellent compensation package, 401k plan, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as an Immigration Attorney - EOIR at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within' the legal industry. Apply now!

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

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