Job Description

In this role, you get to do high-impact legal work without carrying the weight of running a firm. You will have the opportunity to handle meaningful immigration cases and grow into a leadership role as the firm transitions its senior attorney out of daily production. This is not an entry-level position. We’re looking for someone with solid experience in immigration law who’s ready to take ownership. You’ll review paralegal work, draft and edit persuasive filings, and represent clients in both affirmative and defensive immigration matters. Types of cases you'll deal with: Humanitarian relief, Asylum, Removal Defense, Family Petitions, Consular Processing, Waivers, NIW, DACA, TPS, and H1-B. If you’re at the point in your career where you want substance without the chaos, this role gives you room to do your best work. What You Will Get • Flexibility: Remote work options with the understanding that you must be available for court, deadlines, and internal meetings. • Focus : You will practice law, not manage a firm. We handle operations and admin so you can focus on advocacy. • Impact : Your legal skills will help immigrants and families navigate one of the most important journeys of their lives. Responsibilities: Legal Drafting and Advocacy • Draft and finalize motions, legal briefs, waivers, declarations, and legal memoranda. • Prepare clients and witnesses for court hearings and USCIS interviews. • Represent clients in immigration court -remotely or in person, as required- for master and individual hearings (Asylum and COR cases only). Must be willing and able to travel when needed. • Draft and review arguments that integrate both legal and emotional elements effectively. Legal Oversight and Quality Control • Review and approve all paralegal work before filing to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Provide feedback to paralegals and legal assistants to maintain consistency and quality. • Maintain and update legal templates, filing standards, and practice guides. • Supervise legal calendar compliance and ensure all deadlines are met. Legal Strategy and Case Assessment • Conduct legal consultations and determine case eligibility, risks, and next steps. • Develop and oversee legal strategies for both affirmative and defensive cases. • Decide which forms of relief to pursue and guide case structuring. Research and Development • Conduct legal and factual research, including country conditions and case law. • Monitor immigration law developments, policy changes, and practice advisories. • Incorporate updates into firm procedures, templates, and client strategies. Collaboration and Departmental Leadership • Work closely with the Case Manager and the administrative team to ensure cases move efficiently. • Identify workflow issues and propose process improvements. • Participate in team meetings to set priorities and align production goals with firm objectives. • Serve as the primary point of accountability for the legal department. Client Communication and Representation • Communicate directly with clients about legal strategy, progress, and outcomes. • Handle high-level inquiries or escalations requiring attorney involvement. • Maintain professional and ethical client relationships consistent with firm standards. Qualifications: • Active and in good standing bar license to practice in any U.S. state. • Minimum 4 years of immigration law experience , including: Family-based petitions, affirmative asylum, waivers (I-601, I-601A, I-212), and defensive asylum. • Strong background in drafting motions, briefs, waivers, and legal memoranda. • Proven experience representing clients before EOIR in master and individual hearings. • Proven ability to review, correct, and approve paralegal work. • Ability to train and mentor junior legal staff on case preparation, declarations, and legal reasoning. • Skilled in developing case strategy and guiding team members through execution. • Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills. • Comfortable conducting consultations and advising clients on complex immigration matters. • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple cases with minimal supervision. • Spanish proficiency preferred, but not required. • Willingness to travel for court appearances or client representation. About Company: The mission of The Immigration Force PLLC is to give each client the best odds to win their immigration case. We have created a prosperous venture that is constantly improving, where our job has purpose, and we enjoy the freedom to live anywhere in the world, whilst we contribute to the betterment of the United States. We believe true teamwork begins with self-accountability. Each of us takes ownership of our results, takes pride in our craft, and upholds a culture that values both service and profit. Excellence is recognized, and our efforts are never taken for granted. Though we may be spread across the world, we operate as one team, united by high standards, shared purpose, and mutual trust.

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