Bilingual Immigration Attorney - Complex Case Expert

Jobot; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a growing immigration law firm serving clients across the central United States, seeks an experienced immigration attorney. The role offers exposure to visa categories, adjustment filings, naturalization, and court appearances, with a collaborative culture and mentoring for newer lawyers.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of immigration law experience, bilingual ability (Spanish preferred), and the capacity to handle a high-volume caseload while working with a small team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (state to be confirmed with the hiring team)
• Minimum of two years of hands on immigration law experience, ideally spanning both petition based filings and litigation or hearing experience
• Must be bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Working knowledge of USCIS procedures, EOIR practice, and BIA appeals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal processes in plain language to clients under stress
• Comfort managing a high volume caseload independently while still collaborating closely with a small team
• Fluency in a second language is a strong plus given the client population served
• Genuine interest in immigrant communities and a client first approach to practicing law

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in immigration matters across visa categories, adjustment of status filings, naturalization, and removal defense
• Assist in hearings before US courts and administrative bodies
• Collaborate closely with a small team and mentoring junior attorneys as needed
• Explain complex legal processes in plain language to clients under stress
• Maintain client-centered approach with attention to underserved or non-English speaking communities

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing

Job description

Jobot, a growing immigration law firm serving clients across the central United States, seeks an experienced immigration attorney. The role offers exposure to visa categories, adjustment filings, naturalization, and court appearances, with a collaborative culture and mentoring for newer lawyers.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of immigration law experience, bilingual ability (Spanish preferred), and the capacity to handle a high-volume caseload while working with a small team.