Bilingual Immigration Associate Attorney

Our law firm is expanding, and we are looking for a passionate and talented attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience in immigration law and representation of individuals seeking immigration benefits before USCIS and EOIR.

This is a hybrid position where you work from home most days and work from the Escondido, CA, office up to 3 times a week.

• Bonuses - Performance-based bonuses.
• PTO – Flexible PTO days and 10 federal holidays.
• Benefits – Health Insurance.
• Education – Team member education through professional coaches, CLE opportunities, and much more!
• Fun – Company outings.

Based on experience ($100,000 - $140,000 total compensation, which includes base salary and bonuses).

Full-time. We are flexible, but normal office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Mon to Fri.

Hybrid. Work from home most days and work from the Escondido, CA office 0-3 times a week.

$100,000 - $140,000 yearly

• Must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state in the US
• Minimum of 5 years practicing in EOIR and USCIS, mainly in family-based immigration, including but not limited to waivers, consular processing, VAWA, and U and T visas
• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and procedure
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong strategic mind, litigation experience, experience with legal research, and writing
• Agility to navigate a fast pace and a growing firm with a positive attitude and aptitude
• Disciplined adherence to best practices, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision
• Ability to identify, analyze, and research legal issues affecting the organization, and make recommendations to address the problem
• Have an innate love for zealously representing immigrants
• A genuine interest in working with immigrants and victims of trauma
• Basic knowledge of MS 365, PDF, Excel, and proficient typing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Ability to travel to our office in Escondido, CA, and work with virtual legal assistants

• Timely communication with clients, team members, other departments, and agencies, and execution of a weekly plan with the whole team for a case review of all cases assigned
• Timely drafting and filing of court pleadings and applications for relief, review and conduct quality control of completed applications, draft legal briefs, and review supporting documentation for immigration relief
• Review legal assistants’ and/or paralegals’ work product, forms, clients’ declarations, and documents, and finalize packets for filing with USCIS
• Prepare for client meetings, create strategies, and guide clients to provide necessary information and documentation to build strong cases
• Provide zealous representation, conduct legal research, formulate legal strategy, conduct client interviews, and appear before state and/or immigration courts or agencies
• Effective delegation:
  Maximize delegation to all members of the team, leveraging attorney time, knowledge, and production. Delegating appropriately, using technology to its highest and best use
• Meet Individual goals and contribute to meeting Firm goals; therefore, must work well independently and with a team:
  Based on KPIs and Expectations