Immigration Attorney

A well-established, growing law firm in Northwest Arkansas is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join this general practice team. The successful candidate will have experience in Immigration Law and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services to clients of diverse backgrounds.

The Immigration Attorney will assist immigrants with a wide range of laws and procedures, including, but not limited to, limited scope asylum representations, respond to protentional ICE raids and arrests, assist clients in transitioning from TPS (Temporary Protected Status), Humanitarian Parole, aid in submitting Withdrawal of Removal and CAT (Convention Against Torture) applications, submit DACA renewals, and removal proceedings.

• Represent clients in immigration court and before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and in deportation proceedings
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as applications, petitions, appeals, and waivers
• Draft correspondence and memos
• Conduct legal research and prepare complex legal briefs
• Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of immigration law
• Communicate regularly with clients, and update clients on case status
• Monitor changes in immigration law, regulations and trends, and advise clients accordingly
• Supervise and collaborate with staff DOJ Accredited Representative to develop legal strategies and approaches for complex cases
• Review and sign documents prepared by DOJ Partially Accredited Representatives for defensive asylum cases
• Maintain detailed case files and documentation to ensure compliance with legal requirements and deadlines

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active attorney license and in good standing in the state of Arkansas
• Minimum of 2 years practicing Immigration Law at a private law firm
• Direct experience representing clients in Immigration court
• Bi-lingual language skills with fluency in English and Spanish

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters/tasks simultaneously while handling a high caseload
• Capacity to complete tasks in an efficient and effective manner working under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work professionally with clients, peers, and co-workers either independently and/or collaboratively as part of a team
• Desire and skills to maintain and develop long-term client relationships
• Willingness to in firm, community, and charitable events
• Willingness and desire to grow individual and firm clientele and business
• Proficiency in court and legal research tools and software
• Proficiency with Google and MS Office Suite software

This is a full-time salaried, bonus eligible position. Compensation is dependent upon experience. Comprehensive benefit package to include Medical, Dental & Vision Health Insurance with Firm Contribution, 401K, PTO and more. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with hybrid “work from home” eligibility.