Immigration Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Jose, CA is seeking a dedicated Immigration Associate Attorney with experience in family immigration, removal defense, and various immigration matters. The candidate will represent clients before government agencies and courts, prepare legal documents, conduct client consultations, and advocate for immigrants' rights.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients before DHS, EOIR, and DOS in various immigration matters including family immigration, naturalization, U visa, asylum, I-751 waivers, VAWA matters, consular processing, and waivers for unlawful presence.
• Handle cases before Immigration Courts and BIA involving removal defense, applications for immigration relief, criminal removal matters, custody and bond hearings, and contested removal cases.
• Prepare declarations, legal briefs, and letter briefs to support clients' cases.
• Conduct client intake, consultations, and maintain accurate records of client interactions.
• Personally appear with clients before USCIS and Immigration Courts primarily in San Jose and San Francisco, occasionally in Southern and Central California.
• Maintain reports on client caseload and case status updates.
• Participate in community know-your-rights meetings and outreach activities.
• Perform other tasks as needed and assigned by firm management.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA certified law school.
• Admission to the State Bar, preferably California Bar, and in good standing.
• 1+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on family, removal, and immigration legal defense.
• Fluency in Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrants' and civil rights issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to advocate effectively for clients.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Proficiency in INSZoom or similar immigration case management platforms is a plus.

This California law firm specializes in immigration defense. Their areas of practice include deferred action, citizenship, naturalization, deportation, asylum, and green cards.