Job Description

Bilingual Immigration Associate Attorney

About the Role:

We are seeking a Bilingual Immigration Associate Attorney with 2 5+ years of experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration law to join a growing immigration practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial Immigration Court experience, including independently handling bond and individual merits hearings, and will be fluent in both Spanish and English.

The successful candidate will manage an independent caseload, develop case strategies, and build strong client relationships while representing individuals before Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This role offers direct collaboration with founding partners, hands-on responsibility for cases, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a technology-driven immigration practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a full caseload of removal defense and USCIS matters from intake through resolution.
• Represent clients at Master Calendar, bond, and individual merits hearings.
• Prepare and present cases involving asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection, and cancellation of removal.
• Handle humanitarian immigration matters, including U visas, T visas, VAWA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
• Manage adjustment of status applications, waivers, and family-based petitions.
• Draft legal briefs, motions to reopen and reconsider, client declarations, and supporting evidence packets.
• Meet with clients in Spanish and English and explain their legal options clearly and compassionately.
• Develop case strategies and maintain direct ownership of client relationships.
• Work closely with founding partners and contribute to the firm's continued growth.

Required Qualifications:

• A law license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Full fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
• 2 5+ years of experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration practice preferred.
• Substantial Immigration Court experience, including independently handling bond and individual merits hearings.
• Experience in removal defense and humanitarian immigration matters.
• Strong legal writing, case preparation, and advocacy skills.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate client representation.

Why Join Us:

• Take ownership of your caseload, client relationships, and case strategy.
• Work directly with founding partners and contribute to the firm's growth.
• Benefit from technology that automates client case updates and allows more time for legal work.
• Receive support for continuing legal education and bar association dues.
• Access retirement benefits, including a firm-funded pension, profit sharing, and a 401(k) matching program.
• Receive health insurance coverage through Kaiser Permanente, with spouse and children covered at no additional cost under the stated plan.
• Enjoy paid time off, unlimited sick leave, and additional holidays.
• Have the option to work remotely when sick.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Firm-funded cash balance pension with a stated guaranteed 5% annual return, fully vested after three years.
• Profit sharing of up to 25% of salary when the firm performs well.
• 401(k) matching, including 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed and 50% of the next 4%, as described in the original posting.
• Charles Schwab brokerage account with access to stocks, bonds, ETFs, and CDs.
• Kaiser Permanente health coverage beginning after 30 days, at $50 per paycheck.
• 15 days of paid time off and unlimited sick leave.
• Federal holidays, Christmas Eve, and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
• Up to $500 per year toward continuing legal education and bar association dues.
• Retirement benefits available after one year of service, as stated in the original posting.

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