Associate Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney in Fresno, CA. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, with experience in Removal/Deportation Defense, Family, Consular Processing, and Asylum. Recent law school graduates with a strong interest in immigration law are also encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Represent clients in immigration court and handle appellate work.
• Conduct legal research and analysis using tools like Lexis-Nexis.
• Draft and review legal documents with precision.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate calendars.
• Travel to San Francisco and other immigration courts as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Bar license.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in legal research databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail in drafting legal documents.
• Experience in legal administrative tasks.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.

Specializing in Immigration Law, this California-based firm also practices in Bankruptcy, Post-Conviction Relief, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Employment Law, and Personal Injury. The firm's immigration department has achieved great success by concentrating its experience and energy in all areas of immigration law. The firm has successfully represented thousands of immigration applications and cases. Also, the firm assists clients in preparing Wills, Trusts, and Testamentary documents.