Description:
Location: Sacramento, CA (hybrid possible)Schedule: Part-time or Full-time
Compensation: Hourly or flat-fee (DOE)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable Immigration Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in immigration law and can independently manage a varied caseload. This role requires excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
About Us:
We are an established Sacramento immigration firm with a high-volume, advocacy-driven practice serving families and individuals across Northern California.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file family-based petitions and related applications before USCIS.
- Draft motions, briefs, and appeals before USCIS, EOIR, the BIA, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
- Appear at master calendar and individual hearings in the Sacramento and Bay Area.
- Develop case strategy; manage client communications; curate evidence; meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborate on internal case reviews and quality control.
Qualifications:
- J.D. and bar admission (California preferred).
- 2+ years of substantive immigration law experience (e.g., family-based, removal defense, waivers, appeals).
- Excellent legal research and persuasive writing; proven brief/motion drafting.
- Comfortable with EOIR appearances; willingness to travel locally for hearings.
- High standards of professionalism, reliability, and client service.
- Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
- Strong technology proficiency (case management systems, e-filing, Microsoft 365/Google Workspace).
Work Environment:
- Hybrid work may be available after onboarding.
- Training/mentorship provided; growth opportunities based on performance.
