Associate Immigration Attorney

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Immigration Attorney is responsible for managing a diverse caseload of immigration matters and providing high-quality legal representation to clients. This role involves client interaction, case preparation, and collaboration with legal assistants and other attorneys to ensure timely and effective handling of cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the U.S. immigration system. 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 briefs, motions, appeals, petitions, applications, affidavits, and evidentiary submissions with USCIS, EOIR, DOL, DOS, and federal courts. Appear before immigration courts, USCIS interviews, and other relevant proceedings. Organize, plan, and schedule cases on priority basis. Handle and follow cases from inception to completion within the stipulated time frame, including handling a high volume of removal proceedings cases. Review and approve documents and filings with accuracy. Conduct client consultations, assess eligibility, and develop case strategies. 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.
• Admission to State Bar (Required).
• 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, such as ECAS.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and able to learn new programs, systems, or applications quickly.

Nice To Haves

• At least a year of experience in a similar role.
• 1–3 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Additional language skills.
• Background in family-based and/or employment based immigration.
• Strong interest in handling complex Immigration Court cases through trial; experience in removal defense preferred.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration matters.
• Provide high-quality legal representation to clients.
• Interact with clients, governmental agencies and officials, courts, corporations, and other law firms.
• Draft complex case matters including briefs, motions, appeals, petitions, applications, affidavits, and evidentiary submissions with USCIS, EOIR, DOL, DOS, and federal courts.
• Appear before immigration courts, USCIS interviews, and other relevant proceedings.
• Organize, plan, and schedule cases on priority basis.
• Handle and follow cases from inception to completion within the stipulated time frame, including handling a high volume of removal proceedings cases.
• Review and approve documents and filings with accuracy.
• Conduct client consultations, assess eligibility, and develop case strategies.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level