Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Ongoing training and mentorship

Direct client contact and substantive,

Team-oriented environment

401(k)

401(k) matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a bilingual Immigration Attorney for its Louisville practice. The role focuses on immigration law with opportunities in family and criminal matters based on licensure.

You will develop case strategy, argue before USCIS and EOIR, and work with individuals navigating important legal issues. Responsibilities include representing clients, conducting consultations, preparing filings, and managing deadlines.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines while working effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• Represent clients in Kentucky family and criminal court matters, as appropriate.
• Conduct consultations and evaluate potential legal and immigration relief.
• Develop case strategy and identify legal and factual issues.
• Prepare clients for USCIS and asylum interviews.
• Appear at master calendar and individual hearings before Immigration Judges.
• Prepare and review applications, petitions, pleadings, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy and case developments.
• Review work prepared by paralegals and legal assistants.
• Manage cases and deadlines in collaboration with the legal team.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client is seeking a Bilingual Immigration Attorney to join our growing Louisville practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful client work, substantial case responsibility, and experience across multiple practice areas. The position focuses primarily on immigration law, with opportunities to handle family and criminal law matters based on licensure and experience. You will develop case strategy, advocate before USCIS and Immigration Court, appear in state court as appropriate, and work directly with individuals and families navigating important legal matters.

What You'll Do

• Our immigration practice includes family-based immigration, adjustment of status, consular processing, asylum, removal defense, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and humanitarian immigration matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR
• Represent clients in Kentucky family and criminal court matters, as appropriate
• Conduct consultations and evaluate potential legal and immigration relief
• Develop case strategy and identify legal and factual issues
• Prepare clients for USCIS and asylum interviews
• Appear at master calendar and individual hearings before Immigration Judges
• Prepare and review applications, petitions, pleadings, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy and case developments
• Review work prepared by paralegals and legal assistants
• Manage cases and deadlines in collaboration with the legal team

Required

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines while working effectively as part of a team

Preferred

• Prior immigration-law experience
• Experience practicing before USCIS and/or EOIR
• Courtroom, litigation, or administrative-hearing experience
• Experience with family and/or criminal law
• Kentucky law license

We Offer

• $85,000 - $110,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Experienced legal and administrative staff
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Direct client contact and substantive case responsibility
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Experience

Immigration law: 1 year (Preferred)

Language

SPANISH (Required)

License/Certification

Attorney Bar License (Required)

Ability To Relocate

Louisville, KY 40207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness To Travel

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person