Immigration Staff Attorney - NJ Based

Mangone Law Firm, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Health benefits and professional development opportunities

401K Plan

Job summary

A dedicated immigration law firm in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney. In this role, you will handle cases, provide legal consultations, and collaborate with a team focused on helping clients. Ideal candidates are bilingual in Spanish and English, understand immigration law, and are committed to serving vulnerable populations. A competitive salary and hybrid work model are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have license to work in the USA.
• Strong writing skills are essential.
• Passion for furthering immigrant rights.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload with clients.
• Develop and execute legal strategies.
• Conduct intakes and legal consultations.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish fluent or native/English)

Effective communication

Creative problem-solving

Detail-oriented

IT skills (Google Workspace/Suite, Excel, Slack)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Quick learner

Education

Membership in the Bar

2+ years attorney experience in immigration cases

Tools

Immigration Case Management Systems

Google Workspace/Suite

Excel

Slack

Monday

Job description

Overview

Mangone Law Firm, LLC is a New Jersey-based immigration law firm dedicated since 2012 to helping new Americans obtain legal status in the U.S. We proudly represent immigrants nationwide and are committed to excellence in customer service. We seek a motivated, passionate, hard-working individual to join us as an Immigration Staff Attorney.

What You'll Do

As an Immigration Staff Attorney, you'll be part of our frontline legal team serving clients in vulnerable positions. You'll handle a full caseload, meet directly with clients, and work closely with paralegals, support staff, and community partners to deliver excellent legal service and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Have 2+ years attorney experience in immigration cases: VAWA, T- Visa, U- Visa, SIJS.
• Have a license to work in the United States. (If you do NOT have a license to work in the USA, please DO NOT APPLY)
• Conduct intakes and legal consultations with potential clients.
• Develop and execute legal strategies with empathy and precision.
• Stay current with immigration law changes and contribute to internal training sessions.
• Participate in community outreach events, legal clinics, and pro bono efforts.
• Be friendly and client-focused.
• Demonstrate growth/continuous improvement mindset.
• Creative problem-solving, flexibility, and prioritization skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude; committed to excellence.
• Effective communication with honesty, empathy, and clarity.
• Membership in the Bar is mandatory.

Must Have / Additional Qualities

• Bilingual (Spanish fluent or native/English).
• Quick learner; able to adapt to new systems and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attitude, character, personality, and integrity are important.
• IT skills (Google Workspace/Suite, Excel, Slack, Monday, Immigration Case Management Systems).
• Ability to respond with appropriate urgency; detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Passion for furthering immigrant rights; responsive to clients, legal team, and CEO.
• Strong writing skills.

Benefits

• Join a mission-driven team changing one million lives through immigration reform.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training; we invest in your growth.
• Competitive salary between $100,000 and $130,000.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely and in person.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Health benefits, CLE support, and professional development opportunities.
• 401K Plan; continued education and reimbursement for license and bar renewal.
• Warm, collaborative, bilingual work environment.
• Direct impact—your work helps families stay together and find safety.