Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Bilingual Immigration Attorney to join our growing Louisville practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful client work, substantial case responsibility, and experience across multiple practice areas. The position focuses primarily on immigration law, with opportunities to handle family and criminal law matters based on licensure and experience. You will develop case strategy, advocate before USCIS and Immigration Court, appear in state court as appropriate, and work directly with individuals and families navigating important legal matters.

We are looking for an attorney who is motivated, compassionate, dependable, and ready to take ownership of cases. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Immigration experience is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Our immigration practice includes family-based immigration , adjustment of status , consular processing, asylum, removal defense, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and humanitarian immigration matters.

  Responsibilities include:

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR

• Represent clients in Kentucky family and criminal court matters, as appropriate

• Conduct consultations and evaluate potential legal and immigration relief

• Develop case strategy and identify legal and factual issues

• Prepare clients for USCIS and asylum interviews

• Appear at master calendar and individual hearings before Immigration Judges

• Prepare and review applications, petitions, pleadings, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence

• Conduct legal research and analysis

• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy and case developments

• Review work prepared by paralegals and legal assistants

• Manage cases and deadlines in collaboration with the legal team

What We're Looking For

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active license and good standing with a U.S. state bar

• Fluency in Spanish and English , written and spoken

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organization and attention to detail

• Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines while working effectively as part of a team

Preferred:

• Prior immigration -law experience

• Experience practicing before USCIS and/or EOIR

• Courtroom, litigation, or administrative-hearing experience

• Experience with family and/or criminal law

• Kentucky law license

We offer:

• $85,000 - $110,000 annual salary, based on experience

• Health insurance

• Retirement plan options

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Experienced legal and administrative staff

• Ongoing training and mentorship

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Direct client contact and substantive case responsibility

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Relocation assistance

Experience:

Immigration law: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

SPANISH (Required)

License/Certification:

Attorney Bar License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Louisville, KY 40207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.