Associate Attorney - Yarra Rivas & Associates (Fresno)

SJCL; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Yarra Rivas & Associates in Fresno, CA seeks a licensed associate attorney bilingual in English and Spanish. The ideal candidate has about 1 year of immigration law experience (Removal/ Deportation Defense, Family, Consular Processing and Asylum) and strong writing skills for appellate work. Recent law grads with demonstrated immigration interest may be considered.

Relocation to Fresno is required. The role combines courtroom practice with document drafting, research, and calendar management,

Formación

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• About 1 year of immigration law experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong appellate writing ability.
• Experience handling case files and calendars.

Responsabilidades

• Represent clients in immigration court and appeals.
• Prepare legal documents, motions, and forms.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Manage case calendars and deadlines.

Conocimientos

Strong research

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Case management

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Herramientas

Lexis-Nexis

Descripción del empleo

Yarra Rivas & Associates has an immediate opening for a licensed associate attorney, bilingual in English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will have 1 year experience in Removal/ Deportation Defense, Family, Consular Processing and Asylum. In addition to courtroom experience, excellent writing skills required, as this position includes appellate work. Recent law school grads with a demonstrated interest in immigration law also considered.

Qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in using legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to draft and review legal documents with attention to detail
• Experience in legal administrative tasks, such as managing case files and calendars

Preferred Skills:

• Willing to travel to San Francisco and other Immigration courts
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate toFresno, CA. Relocate before starting work (Required)