Bilingual Immigration Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Erin J. Lee, P.C.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

PTO

Health Insurance

Education

Team outings

Job summary

Law Offices of Erin J. Lee, P.C. seeks a passionate immigration attorney with at least 5 years of experience representing individuals before USCIS and EOIR.

Hybrid role allows remote work most days with on-site presence in Escondido, CA up to 3 times per week. Candidates must be licensed in the US, bilingual in English and Spanish, and adept in family-based immigration including waivers and U visa issues. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 annually,

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any US state.
• Minimum of 5 years practicing in EOIR and USCIS, mainly in family-based immigration.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong litigation, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, team members, and agencies; plan weekly case reviews.
• Draft and file court pleadings and relief applications; ensure quality control.
• Review work product and finalize packets for USCIS filing.
• Prepare for client meetings and guide clients to provide necessary information.
• Provide zealous representation before courts or agencies; conduct legal research and strategy.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Licensed attorney (US)

5+ years EOIR/USCIS

Strong litigation

Education

JD or equivalent

Tools

MS 365

PDF

Excel

Job description

Our law firm is expanding, and we are looking for a passionate and talented attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in immigration law and representation of individuals seeking immigration benefits before USCIS and EOIR.

This is a hybrid position where you work from home most days and work from the Escondido, CA, office up to 3 times a week.

We Offer The Security Of a Competitive Salary, Plus

• Bonuses - Performance-based bonuses.
• PTO – Flexible PTO days and 10 federal holidays.
• Benefits – Health Insurance.
• Education – Team member education through professional coaches, CLE opportunities, and much more!
• Fun – Company outings.

Compensation

Based on experience ($100,000 - $140,000 total compensation, which includes base salary and bonuses).

Hours

Full-time. We are flexible, but normal office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Mon to Fri.

Location

Hybrid. Work from home most days and work from the Escondido, CA office 0-3 times a week.

Compensation

$100,000 - $140,000 yearly

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state in the US
• Minimum of 5 years practicing in EOIR and USCIS, mainly in family-based immigration, including but not limited to waivers, consular processing, VAWA, and U and T visas
• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and procedure
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong strategic mind, litigation experience, experience with legal research, and writing
• Agility to navigate a fast pace and a growing firm with a positive attitude and aptitude
• Disciplined adherence to best practices, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision
• Ability to identify, analyze, and research legal issues affecting the organization, and make recommendations to address the problem
• Have an innate love for zealously representing immigrants
• A genuine interest in working with immigrants and victims of trauma
• Basic knowledge of MS 365, PDF, Excel, and proficient typing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Ability to travel to our office in Escondido, CA, and work with virtual legal assistants

Responsibilities

• Timely communication with clients, team members, other departments, and agencies, and execution of a weekly plan with the whole team for a case review of all cases assigned
• Timely drafting and filing of court pleadings and applications for relief, review and conduct quality control of completed applications, draft legal briefs, and review supporting documentation for immigration relief
• Review legal assistants’ and/or paralegals’ work product, forms, clients’ declarations, and documents, and finalize packets for filing with USCIS
• Prepare for client meetings, create strategies, and guide clients to provide necessary information and documentation to build strong cases
• Provide zealous representation, conduct legal research, formulate legal strategy, conduct client interviews, and appear before state and/or immigration courts or agencies
• Effective delegation: Maximize delegation to all members of the team, leveraging attorney time, knowledge, and production. Delegating appropriately, using technology to its highest and best use
• Meet Individual goals and contribute to meeting Firm goals; therefore, must work well independently and with a team: Based on KPIs and Expectations