Mandamus Immigration Attorney
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · Montpelier, VT · 4 mo ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
- Handle federal court litigation, with a primary focus on Writs of Mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act (APA) lawsuits.
- 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
- Met 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 submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases
Qualifications
- At least 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
- A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- 2+ years of experience in immigration law, with at least 1 year handling Mandamus and APA litigation preferred.
- 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
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more!
Company Information
The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.