Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks a dedicated attorney for an in-person immigration defense role in Los Angeles, handling cases including asylum and waivers. The position requires a JD and active bar admission, with Spanish fluency preferred. Benefits include competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Join a mission-driven firm to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives while benefiting from professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish required.
• 2+ years of immigration court or defense experience preferred.
• Experience with SIJS, bond procedures, or criminal immigration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in immigration defense matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Analytical skills

Spanish fluency

Advocacy skills

Time management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in good standing

California Bar admission preferred

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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

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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