Associate Attorney (Immigration)

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is looking for an EOIR Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, California. This hybrid role involves appearing in immigration courts, managing your own schedule, and representing clients in hearings. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor and an active bar license, with experience in immigration law. We offer a competitive salary range of $80k-$120k, along with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and additional perks to promote career growth.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in the state of California or Texas.
• 1+ year of immigration-law experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EOIR proceedings and USCIS interviews.

Responsibilities

• Appear in immigration courts for hearings.
• Represent clients in immigration-related matters.
• Prepare and review case documents.
• Maintain control of personal schedule.

Skills

Excellent writing and advocacy skills

Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus)

Experience with immigration court proceedings

Reliability in managing own schedule

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

At The United Firm, we’re passionate about protecting our clients’ rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We’re looking for an extremely promising EOIR Associate Attorney within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. We are building a network of qualified contract attorneys who can appear at immigration court or USCIS interviews on behalf of our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Dallas Area. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, manage your caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with our Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants.

This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances

Responsibilities

• Appear in immigration courts (e.g., master calendar hearings, bond hearings, removal/EOIR proceedings) or accompany clients to USCIS interviews.
• Represent clients in non-detention or detained matters (as needed) and/or participate in immigration-related hearings.
• Maintain full control of your schedule: you pick your appearances, when and where (within the city/region).
• Prepare and review case documents, coordinate with the central team, update status post‑appearance.
• Ensure timely reporting of hearing outcomes back to the central team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar license in the State (e.g., California, Texas).
• Experience with immigration court proceedings or USCIS interviews.
• Able to manage your own schedule and communicate effectively with remote team/staff.
• Reliable travel within the metro area/courthouse visits.
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.
• Preferred: 1+ year of immigration‑law experience (court/agency).
• Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus).
• Familiarity with EOIR proceedings, USCIS interviews and immigration law updates.

Pay Range: $80k-120k USD DOE

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more. Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.