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Position: Immigration Attorney Location: Sacramento/Los Angeles Are you an experienced Attorney seeking a role where you can make a significant difference in people's lives? How to Apply Send us your resume, a short cover letter explaining why you'd like to work with us, and a writing sample. Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits & Compensation • Starting salary-$160,000-$250,000 Yearly based on experience • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program Schedule: • 8-hour shift • Monday to Friday License/Certification: • Bar (Required) • Russian or Armenian Speaker Work Location: In person, Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Responsibilities: • Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome • Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis • Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff • Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions • Work closely with and provide leadership to administrative staff concerning client billing, client meetings and invoicing, as well as finalizing client projects What You'll Do • Provide representation to immigrants before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (non-detained and detained), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the CA state court proceedings related to clients’ removal proceedings cases • Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Immigration Court • Prepare and litigate various applications for relief from removal, such as asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status • Represent clients in family-based immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and corresponding consulates worldwide, including cases like U-Visas, N-400 applications, VAWA protection, adjustment of status, I-601A and I-212 waivers, and family petitions • Conduct legal research to support cases • Provide leadership and work closely with the administrative staff to update on client meetings and case strategy • Counsel clients by evaluating options and determining the best course of action for a favorable outcome • Analyze client needs, propose solutions, and strategize cases • Take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves Qualifications: • Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred Association • Ability to use Microsoft Office is required • Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required • Able to work independently while handling multiple files • Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must What Education & Experience You Need • A Juris Doctorate and an active bar license in any state are required, along with 3-4 years of experience working on a combination of VAWA, U, T, Naturalization, Removal Defense, and Family-Based cases • Fluency in English and Russian is strongly preferred About Company: Who We Are Avagyan Law Firm is a dynamic and rapidly growing Law Firm providing immigration solutions to clients. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality services while maintaining the utmost level of integrity and professionalism. As we expand our team, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Immigration Attorney to join our talented roster.

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