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About the job

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a focused immigration defense practice where your work has a direct, meaningful impact on clients and families

Handle a broad mix of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, U and T visas, citizenship, appeals, and related court proceedings

Work closely with experienced attorneys and support staff who help with case management and preparation

Gain hands-on courtroom, advocacy, research, writing, and client-facing experience

Be part of a small, mission-driven team that values professional growth, strong advocacy, and employee experience

Competitive benefits package, paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time

Location

This is an in-person role based out of our Riverside and Los Angeles offices, with travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties as needed.

Note

Candidates must have a JD, be in good standing with a U.S. state bar, and be fluent in Spanish. California Bar admission is preferred, but candidates admitted in other U.S. jurisdictions will be considered.

About Us

We are a small, highly focused immigration defense firm representing clients in complex and meaningful immigration matters across the United States and abroad. Our practice includes removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, U and T visas, citizenship, appeals, federal court litigation, NVC processing, SIJS state court proceedings, and immigration consequences of criminal convictions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Represent clients in immigration defense matters, including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, U and T visas, citizenship, appeals, and related proceedings

Appear in immigration court and assist with matters involving state court proceedings connected to SIJS cases

Conduct legal research, draft motions, briefs, filings, declarations, and supporting legal documents

Work directly with clients, attorneys, and support staff to prepare strong, organized, and timely case materials

Manage multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining clear communication and strong attention to detail

Assist with bond procedures, criminal immigration issues, writs, TROs, and federal court matters when applicable

Travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties as needed for hearings, client matters, and court appearances

Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused team committed to high-quality immigration defense work

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in good standing with any U.S. state bar

California Bar admission preferred

Spanish fluency required

2+ years of immigration court or immigration defense experience preferred

Strong legal writing, research, analytical, speaking, and advocacy skills

Strong time management and project management skills

Ability to balance multiple cases, priorities, deadlines, and client needs

Experience with SIJS, bond procedures, criminal immigration, writs, or TROs is a plus

Passion for immigration defense and client advocacy

Why You Will Love Working Here

Meaningful work helping individuals and families navigate life-changing immigration matters

Small team environment where your work is visible, valued, and impactful

Supportive staff to assist with case management and preparation

Opportunity to build broad immigration defense experience across many case types

Professional growth in a firm that values its employees and their long-term success

Benefits include employer contributions toward life, medical, dental, and vision insurance, federal holidays, sick time, and accrued vacation time

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance