Bilingual Immigration Associate Attorney – Deportation & Appeals

SJCL; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

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,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong research

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Job description

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,