Immigration Attorney

Unitedfirm; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Unitedfirm is looking for an EOIR Associate Attorney to appear at immigration court or USCIS interviews in San Francisco. This hybrid role allows you to manage your schedule while gaining valuable experience in immigration law.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and be licensed in California or Texas, with experience in immigration court proceedings. Competitive benefits and a pay range of $80k-120k are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar license in California or Texas.
• Experience with immigration court proceedings or USCIS interviews.
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in immigration courts and represent clients.
• Prepare and review case documents.
• Ensure timely reporting of hearing outcomes.

Skills

Writing and advocacy skills

Ability to manage schedule

Bilingual (Spanish a plus)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Title: Contract Appearance / Hearing Attorney – Immigration Law
Location: San Francisco
Type: Flexible, appointment-based, contract engagement

We are looking for an EOIR Associate Attorney within a premier law firm to appear at immigration court or USCIS interviews. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career.

This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances

Responsibilities

• Appear in immigration courts (e.g., master calendar hearings, bond hearings, removal/EOIR proceedings) or accompany clients to USCIS interviews.
• Represent clients in non-detention or detained matters (as needed) and/or participate in immigration-related hearings.
• Maintain full control of your schedule: you pick your appearances, when and where (within the city/region).
• Prepare and review case documents, coordinate with the central team, and update status post-appearance.
• Ensure timely reporting of hearing outcomes back to the central team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar license in the State (e.g., California, Texas).
• Experience with immigration court proceedings or USCIS interviews.
• Ability to manage your own schedule and communicate effectively with remote team/staff.
• Reliable travel within the metro area/courthouse visits.
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.
• Preferred: 1+ year of immigration-law experience (court/agency).
• Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus).
• Familiarity with EOIR proceedings, USCIS interviews and immigration law updates.

Pay Range: $80k-120k USD DOE

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.