Description:
Join a Firm That Has Been Changing Lives for Over 25 YearsThe Law Office of Usman B. Ahmad, PC (UBA Law Firm) is a well-established and respected immigration law firm dedicated to serving immigrant communities for more than 25 years. We proudly represent individuals, families, and businesses throughout the United States and around the world in all areas of U.S. immigration law.
With a team of more than 40 dedicated immigration professionals, we combine legal excellence with compassionate advocacy to help our clients achieve their American dreams.
Our Vision:
"To be the leading advocates for our diverse immigrant communities. With passion, experience, confidence, and patience, we guide and protect every individual within our family of clients."
If you are passionate about immigration law and want to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Associate Immigration Attorney with at least 3 years of immigration law experience to join our growing legal team in Long Island City, New York or Great Neck, NY.
The ideal candidate is a motivated advocate with strong litigation, client management, and legal writing skills who is comfortable handling a diverse caseload, including family-based immigration, removal defense, and immigration court matters.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients before the Immigration Court in Master Calendar and Individual Hearings.
- Handle removal defense matters, including cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and related relief.
- Represent clients before USCIS in adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, and other immigration interviews.
- Prepare legal briefs, motions, applications, and supporting documentation.
- Provide strategic legal advice and exceptional client service throughout the representation.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure high-quality case management.
- Maintain current knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and legal developments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and, when appropriate, co-counsel.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in a State Bar (New York admission preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing immigration law.
- Demonstrated experience handling:
- Removal Defense
- Immigration Court litigation
- Cancellation of Removal
- Asylum and Withholding of Removal
- Family-based immigration matters
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to outstanding client service and teamwork.
At UBA Law Firm, you'll become part of a mission-driven team that values excellence, integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. We invest in our attorneys through mentoring, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop as leaders in immigration law.
