Experienced Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

Vblaw; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a licensed attorney to join their dynamic team as an Associate Attorney. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of immigration cases, including deportation defense and federal court litigation. The firm is dedicated to defending immigrants' rights and is engaged in critical litigation efforts. As a hybrid position, it encourages in-person collaboration while also valuing flexibility. If you are passionate about immigration law and civil rights advocacy, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage)

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as an immigration attorney required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and collaborate on immigration cases.
• Engage in impactful litigation and advocacy for immigrants' rights.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Attention to Detail

Education

Admission in a State Bar

Job description

We are seeking a licensed attorney with two or more years of experience for an Associate Attorney position. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney to join one of the preeminent immigration law firms in the country. The attorney will be responsible for their own caseload and will work collaboratively with other attorneys and staff on a multitude of immigration cases, including deportation defense, federal court litigation, family, asylum, naturalization, and the intersection of criminal and immigration law. Our work is done in a variety of forums, such as the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the federal courts, both at the district court and the appellate court levels.

Our firm is currently engaged in litigation on multiple fronts defending immigrants’ rights, by challenging the unlawful actions that threaten our clients. We are looking for individuals who want to join that fight now – when the need is most critical. As such, the attorney will certainly have the opportunity to work on impactful litigation and advocacy.

We are looking for someone who is interested in working and learning in a cutting-edge, diverse, and complex immigration law practice. We continue to value in-person relationships and collaboration. This is therefore a hybrid position. Attorneys are expected to come into the office on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience as an immigration attorney.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability and interest in taking on complex and challenging immigration cases.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish is strongly preferred but other languages are considered as well).
• Interest in fast-paced and energetic work environment.
• Interest in civil rights and immigrant rights’ advocacy.
• Admission in a State Bar.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage)
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Reimbursement