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Title : Immigration Attorney

Location : Ohio - Columbus
Refer to Job # UIOG761816

Immigration Attorney The candidate will prepare and draft applications/petitions for immigration benefits. Advise and counsel clients on possible avenues of relief. Research case law, regulations & statutes to help in defending clients and asserting their rights. Represent clients in family-based applications, consular processing and other cases. Work collaboratively with partners, other associate attorneys and firm Law staff in case/file preparation. Legal research and writing in support of both affirmative and defensive applications as well as in support of federal litigation and advocacy before various immigration agencies. Appear before Immigration Court, representing clients in removal proceedings (detained & non-detained dockets) with all applications for relief; Represent clients in bond hearings; Represent clients before USCIS & ICE; Represent clients in probate/family court in SIJS matters; Appear before the Asylum Office. Communicate and work closely with clients. Keep track of calendaring tasks and prioritizing assignments in order to meet deadlines. Actively participate in community organizations. JD from an accredited university are required. Membership in good standing in the bar of any state and/or the District of Columbia are required. 2 years experience (including law school clinical experience) with immigration law and procedures, with detained removal defense highly preferred; (preference given to Ohio bar or those willing to waive in) are required. Excellent legal skills and understanding of movement lawyering principles are required. Competency to sensitively and effectively serve high-needs clients experiencing trauma, crisis, and instability are required. Ability to work respectfully and effectively with partner organizations, and to work collaboratively with other staff members are required. Creativity, sense of humor, ability to manage stress, excellent communication skills, patience, sense of adventure are required. Bilingual [English/Spanish] and cultural competency are required. Juris Doctorate program at an accredited U.S. Law School and admission to a U.S. state Bar (preference given to Ohio bar or those willing to waive in) are required. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required. Excellent writing skills are required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment are required. Comfort working with strict deadlines and multiple tasks are required. Ability to manage a high volume of cases competently and efficiently, including creating case management systems and developing office resources where necessary to increase capacit are required. Must have 1-2 years of immigration experience are required. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, possess impeccable organizational skills, is detail-oriented and has the ability to prioritize a full case load are required. Must have experience preparing legal packets, letters, submissions, motions and have strong legal research and legal writing skills are required. Must be ready, willing, and able to handle a busy docket of cases before Immigration Courts, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Patrol, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts are required.

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