Associate Attorney

Job Description Job Description Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a focused immigration defense practice where your work has a direct, meaningful impact on clients and families Handle a broad mix of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, U and T visas, citizenship, appeals, and related court proceedings Work closely with experienced attorneys and support staff who help with case management and preparation Gain hands-on courtroom, advocacy, research, writing, and client-facing experience Be part of a small, mission-driven team that values professional growth, strong advocacy, and employee experience Competitive benefits package, paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time Location This is an in-person role based out of our Riverside and Los Angeles offices, with travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties as needed. Note Candidates must have a JD, be in good standing with a U.S. state bar, and be fluent in Spanish. California Bar admission is preferred, but candidates admitted in other U.S. jurisdictions will be considered. About Us We are a small, highly focused immigration defense firm representing clients in complex and meaningful immigration matters across the United States and abroad. Our practice includes removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, U and T visas, citizenship, appeals, federal court litigation, NVC processing, SIJS state court proceedings, and immigration consequences of criminal convictions. Confidential Employer. Job Description Represent clients in immigration defense matters, including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, waivers, U and T visas, citizenship, appeals, and related proceedings Appear in immigration court and assist with matters involving state court proceedings connected to SIJS cases Conduct legal research, draft motions, briefs, filings, declarations, and supporting legal documents Work directly with clients, attorneys, and support staff to prepare strong, organized, and timely case materials Manage multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining clear communication and strong attention to detail Assist with bond procedures, criminal immigration issues, writs, TROs, and federal court matters when applicable Travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties as needed for hearings, client matters, and court appearances Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused team committed to high-quality immigration defense work Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Active bar admission in good standing with any U.S. state bar California Bar admission preferred Spanish fluency required 2+ years of immigration court or immigration defense experience preferred Strong legal writing, research, analytical, speaking, and advocacy skills Strong time management and project management skills Ability to balance multiple cases, priorities, deadlines, and client needs Experience with SIJS, bond procedures, criminal immigration, writs, or TROs is a plus Passion for immigration defense and client advocacy Why You Will Love Working Here Meaningful work helping individuals and families navigate life-changing immigration matters Small team environment where your work is visible, valued, and impactful Supportive staff to assist with case management and preparation Opportunity to build broad immigration defense experience across many case types Professional growth in a firm that values its employees and their long-term success Benefits include employer contributions toward life, medical, dental, and vision insurance, federal holidays, sick time, and accrued vacation time JPC-1123 Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance