Description:

The Opportunity:
The Associate Attorney will work closely with the firm's managing attorney and legal team across a range of active immigration matters.

The position offers meaningful hands-on experience, including appearances before Immigration Courts and USCIS, direct interaction with clients and witnesses, participation in case strategy, and substantive legal research and writing. The Associate Attorney will receive direct mentorship, practical training, and ongoing support, with guidance tailored to their experience.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to learn, takes pride in producing high-quality work, enjoys working with clients, and is excited to contribute to a growing practice.

Responsibilities:

Represent clients before Immigration Courts and USCIS in removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, and other immigration matters.
Appear at master calendar hearings, individual hearings, USCIS interviews, and other proceedings as appropriate.
Meet directly with clients to evaluate cases, identify legal and factual issues, and assist in developing case strategies.
Prepare clients and witnesses for interviews, hearings, and testimony.
Research complex and developing issues of immigration law.
Draft motions, briefs, responses, appeals, and other substantive legal filings.
Review immigration records, government filings, prior applications, and supporting evidence.
Manage assigned cases and deadlines from preparation through resolution, with appropriate oversight and support.
Maintain clear and professional communication with clients regarding their cases.
Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to ensure matters are prepared accurately, thoroughly, and on time.
Travel occasionally for detained or out-of-area matters when necessary.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar of any U.S. state or jurisdiction and membership in good standing.
Recent bar exam takers awaiting results are encouraged to apply. Any offer will be contingent upon bar passage and satisfaction of applicable admission requirements.
Professional fluency in Spanish is required. The attorney must be comfortable communicating directly with Spanish-speaking clients and conducting consultations, case preparation, and witness preparation in Spanish without an interpreter.
Ability to work full-time and in person at our North Glendale office.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Strong oral communication and advocacy skills.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage deadlines reliably and follow matters through to completion.
Sound judgment and willingness to ask questions when appropriate.
Self-motivation, dependability, and initiative.
Ability to receive feedback and apply it effectively.
Ability to work well as part of a small, collaborative team.
Genuine interest in immigration law and serving immigrant individuals and families.
Prior immigration-law experience is welcome but not required. We place substantial value on writing ability, judgment, work ethic, professionalism, aptitude, and a demonstrated interest in immigration law. Training and mentorship will be tailored to the attorney's experience and development.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation: Starting salary of $80,000+, based on experience.
Health Insurance: Firm-sponsored health insurance available to eligible full-time employees.
Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Paid Time Off: 10 days of paid vacation/PTO annually, plus 3 paid sick days and paid federal holidays.
Professional Expenses: Firm-paid malpractice insurance; annual State Bar dues for one U.S. jurisdiction; U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona admission; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals admission; and CLE reimbursement up to $500 annually.

Our Work Environment
Marcus Law Firm is a small, hardworking, supportive, and collaborative practice. We take pride in the quality of our work, the service we provide to our clients, and the professional, respectful, and welcoming workplace we have built.

We value good judgment, honesty, accountability, attention to detail, and open communication. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, ask questions, share ideas, and support one another.

We also believe in working efficiently. The firm uses modern legal technology, case-management systems, and streamlined processes to minimize unnecessary administrative work and allow our team to focus on substantive legal work and client service.

Marcus Law Firm, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.