Immigration Specialist jobs in Colorado

If you're passionate about immigrants' rights and are committed to helping others make their way through the complex immigration process, we look forward to hearing from you.

LICHTER IMMIGRATION is a nationally-recognized, community-focused immigration defense law firm, established in 1994. We are seeking well-qualified individuals to join our expanding team as Bilingual Immigration Case Managers. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, plus the opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We require superior analytic and communication skills, as well as the heart and soul necessary to be successful in an occasionally intense and demanding client-focused practice. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with our team of committed professionals. Our Immigration Case Managers are organized and detail-oriented, as well as adept at case oversight and client relations in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred. Minimum two years law or related experience required. Candidates must be fully bilingual in spoken and written Spanish and English.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: With guidance and appropriate supervision from our experienced attorneys, the Immigration Case Manager oversees all case processes, monitors case progress and facilitates client relations for a variety of affirmative and defensive (removal/immigration court) matters, including: family/marriage-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, visa petitions and consular processing, relief for crime victims and battered immigrants (U Visas and VAWA), asylum/TPS/protection claims, DACA, and citizenship.

Immigration Case Managers are responsible for client relations and overall case process and management, with oversight from our experienced attorneys. Specific duties include: drafting immigration applications, drafting immigration court motions, pleadings and exhibits, and providing clear and responsive communication with clients regarding ongoing case processes; identifying, collecting and developing supporting documentation and evidence for applications or exhibits for applications in removal defense; preparing applicant/witness statements; and other professional duties as necessary. Immigration Case Managers may be called on to help with light office duties as needed to support administrative staff.

TERMS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS: This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent compensation (annual salary range $45,000 to $75,000, DOE) and benefits, including health, dental and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) and profit sharing plans.

TO APPLY: Please send resume and a detailed cover letter outlining any relevant experience and your interest in the position. Well-qualified candidates should expect to provide professional references and a writing sample, as well as complete a brief assessment based on your experience and skills.

ABOUT LICHTER IMMIGRATION: We are a nationally-recognized immigration law firm, based in Denver, Colorado, serving a diverse clientele since 1994. Our reputation has been built on decades of uncompromising advocacy for our clients and the immigrant community at large. Lichter Immigration's fast-paced practice involves all aspects of immigration law, including family petitions, VAWA, U and T visas, consular processing, waivers, naturalization/citizenship, religious workers, asylum, detention and custody, criminal aliens, removal/deportation defense, appeals and related litigation in Federal District Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeal. Ms. Lichter, the firm's founder and managing partner, is a Past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national bar association of over 15,000 immigration attorneys and law professors. All firm attorneys are AILA members.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a full time, in-person position, however the firm may consider schedule flexibility and partial remote work for well-qualified candidates. Also, we are a dog friendly office (additional dogs potentially welcome, but subject to review). Please consider this position carefully if you have any allergies to animals or are not comfortable around dogs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully bilingual in written and spoken Spanish and English?

Experience:

• immigration law or related: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person