Description:
About the Firm:Karlin & Karlin / Abogados Karlin is a well-established, family-operated immigration law firm with offices in Glendale, Downey, and Corona, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional legal services that help immigrant families achieve stability and opportunity in the United States. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dedicated immigration attorney who is passionate about serving immigrant communities and thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment.
What we offer:
- Immediate courtroom and hearing exposure from day one
- Significant client volume across multiple practice areas
- Hybrid work flexibility options
- Established support staff, paralegals, and case management infrastructure
- Clear opportunity for advancement within a growing regional practice
- Supportive, family-oriented firm culture
Key Responsibilities:
Handle a broad range of immigration matters, including:
- EOIR / Removal Defense — Master Calendar, Bond, and Individual (Merits) Hearings
- Family-Based Immigration and USCIS Applications and Interviews
- Humanitarian Matters: Asylum, VAWA, U Visas, and Waivers
- Motions to Reopen / Reconsider, Appeals, and EOIR filings
- Adjustment of Status (I-130 / I-485), Naturalization, Consular Processing, and RFE Responses
Additional responsibilities include:
- Supervise assigned paralegals and manage caseload from intake through resolution
- Draft briefs, waivers, motions, appeals, and client declarations
- Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, immigration court hearings, and related proceedings
- Conduct legal consultations (in-person and virtual) and develop case strategy
- Maintain professional client communication in coordination with support staff
- Stay current on immigration law developments and apply changes to case strategy
- Travel for court and agency appearances, including outside the Los Angeles area
Qualifications:
Required:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of the Nevada State Bar
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in immigration law
- Strong legal writing, advocacy, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel for court and agency appearances
Preferred:
- EOIR removal defense experience, including individual (merits) hearings
- USCIS interview and affirmative petition experience
- Fluency in Spanish (bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred)
- Experience with humanitarian relief (Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visas)
