Removal Defense Attorney

Global Law Group San Diego, P.C.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Global Law Group San Diego, P.C. is a premier San Diego law firm with bilingual attorneys fluent in English and Spanish.

We seek a Removal Defense Attorney for a part/full-time hybrid role in San Diego, CA, handling removal proceedings, motions, hearings preparation, and client consultations. The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM or foreign license to practice in the US, with strong immigration law experience and good standing with the California Bar preferred.

Qualifications

• Immigration and criminal law experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• JD/LLM or foreign license to practice in the US; California Bar in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings.
• Draft and file motions and briefs.
• Prepare clients for hearings.
• Research and interpret immigration laws.
• Provide legal advice.
• Negotiate with government attorneys.
• Review and analyze case documents.
• Participate in strategy sessions with the legal team.

Skills

Immigration law

Criminal law

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM

Foreign attorney licensed in the US

Job description

Global Law Group San Diego, P.C. is a premier law firm based in the heart of San Diego, California, comprised of a dynamic team of bilingual attorneys proficient in both English and Spanish. We specialize in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, business law, employment law, bankruptcy law, workers' compensation law, tax law, and immigration law. Our commitment is to provide exceptional legal services with a personalized and compassionate approach, understanding that behind every case is a person in need of support and guidance.

Role Description

This is a part/full-time hybrid role for a Removal Defense Attorney located in San Diego, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Removal Defense Attorney will be responsible for representing clients in removal proceedings, drafting and filing motions and briefs, preparing clients for hearings, researching and interpreting immigration laws, and providing legal advice. The attorney will also engage in negotiation with government attorneys, review and analyze case documents, and participate in strategy sessions with the legal team.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law, including experience in immigration/criminal law
• Strong skills in providing Legal Advice and conducting Legal Research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD), LLM degree, or foreign attorney licensed to practice law in the US.
• Good standing membership to the California State Bar preferred.

Job Type: Part/Full-time

• Pay: $94,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Excellent benefits, including work-life balance, paid time off, dental, vision, medical insurance, matching 401(k), etc.