Associate Immigration Attorney

About the role

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza (PIC Law) is a leading immigration law firm located in Philadelphia, providing expert US immigration services to clients throughout the world. Our fast-paced, progressive firm is focused on its mission to help immigrants, their families, and support businesses seeking to hire and sponsor immigrants. Our staff includes a team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff, speaking 14 unique languages. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration, to help encourage productivity and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with various outside entities, including but not limited to clients, governmental agencies and officials, courts, corporations, and other law firms.
• Draft complex case matters including affidavits, evidentiary submissions, motions, and appeals.
• Organize, plan, and schedule cases on priority basis.
• Handle and follow cases from inception to completion within the stipulated time frame.
• Review and approve documents and filings with accuracy.
• Conduct client consultations, assess eligibility, and develop case strategies.
• Prepare and file petitions, applications, motions, and briefs with USCIS, EOIR, DOL, DOS, and federal courts as applicable.
• Appear before immigration courts, USCIS interviews, and other relevant proceedings.
• Maintain communication with clients, providing updates and guidance throughout the process.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure accuracy and completeness of filings.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with changes in immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage deadlines, priorities, and case milestones within case management software.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Admission to State Bar (Required).
• Background in employment and family-based immigration.
• Willingness to work on immigration court matters.
• Strong knowledge of immigration statutes, regulations, and procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Exceptional communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with immigration case management systems.
• Additional language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and able to learn new programs, systems, or applications quickly.

Qualifications

• Self-directed, service-focused, team-player.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with immigration case management systems.
• Additional language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and able to learn new programs, systems, or applications quickly.

Benefits

• Full healthcare coverage, including vision, effective on first day of employment.
• 401k w/ employer matching after 1 year of employment.
• 36-week parental leave policy.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off, including volunteer work paid time off and a personal religious day of one's choosing.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A