Immigration Attorney

Unitedfirm; San Francisco (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 in San Francisco is seeking a Contract Appearance / Hearing Attorney specializing in immigration law. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to manage your own schedule while representing clients in immigration courts and USCIS interviews.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and an active state bar license, with experience in immigration proceedings. The role includes comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and catered lunches, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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 accompany clients to USCIS interviews.
• Represent clients in immigration-related hearings.
• Prepare and review case documents and update case status.
• Communicate effectively with remote team.

Skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Education

Active bar license in the State

1+ year of immigration-law experience (preferred)

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.