Responsibilities
- Helping clients complete visa applications or other government forms
- Assisting clients with issues related to citizenship, including naturalization applications
- Representing clients in immigration court proceedings and other legal proceedings related to immigration status
- Drafting contracts related to international business transactions involving the exchange of money, goods, or services
- Providing expert advice about how to acquire temporary visas for business or pleasure purposes
- Assist with legal representation for individuals facing deportation or removal from the country where a client is resident
- Assisting non-citizens with issues related to family-based petitions, including translating documents and providing information about the application process
- Advocating for clients in front of immigration judges or other government officials to help them obtain legal status in the client’s country of residence
- Reviewing clients’ records to ensure that no errors occurred during previous applications or proceedings
- And other responsibilities that may be required from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law (Essential)
- Must be called to bar in accordance with the provision of applicant’s jurisdiction (Essential)
- 3+ years of experience in Immigration law practice (Essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to represent clients in court
- Ability to manage clients and prioritize workload
- Ability to manage and supervise support staff
- Ability to advice clients on the best immigration deal
