About the role

  • Handle a full caseload and meet directly with clients
  • Work closely with paralegals, support staff, and community partners to deliver legal service and compassionate care
  • Conduct intakes and legal consultations with potential clients
  • Develop and execute legal strategies for immigration cases (VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, SIJS)
  • Stay current with immigration law changes and contribute to internal training sessions
  • Participate in community outreach events, legal clinics, and pro bono efforts
  • Provide client-focused, empathetic legal representation
  • Collaborate with team members and CEO, ensuring responsiveness and commitment to clients

Requirements

  • 2+ years attorney experience in immigration cases: VAWA, T- Visa, U- Visa, SIJS.
  • Have license to work in the United States. (If you do NOT have license to work in the USA, please DO NOT APPLY).
  • Conduct intakes and legal consultations with potential clients.
  • Develop and execute legal strategies with empathy and precision.
  • Stay current with immigration law changes and contribute to internal training sessions.
  • Participate in community outreach events, legal clinics, and pro bono efforts.
  • Must be friendly and client focused.
  • Strong and demonstrated growth / continuous improvement mindset.
  • Creative problem-solving, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize.
  • “Can do” attitude.
  • Committed to excellence.
  • Communicates effectively. Honesty, empathy & clarity are a must.
  • Being a member of the Bar is mandatory.
  • Bilingual (Spanish fluent or native/English).
  • Quick learner.
  • Able to adapt to new systems and procedures.
  • Capacity to work independently and as a team.
  • Skills and experience are required and valued, but attitude, character, personality, and integrity are also important.
  • IT Skills (Google Workspace/Suite, Excel, Slack, Monday, Immigration Case Management Systems).
  • Ability to react with appropriate urgency to situations and requests.
  • Detail-oriented attitude, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Having a passion for furthering immigrant’s rights is necessary.
  • Commitment & responsiveness towards clients, legal team and CEO.
  • Have very strong writing skills.

Benefits

  • Join a mission-driven team changing one million lives through immigration reform.
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing training — we invest in your growth.
  • Competitive salary between $100,000 and $130,000
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely and in person
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Health benefits, CLE support, and professional development opportunities.
  • 401K Plan
  • Continuous Education and reimbursement for License and BAR renewal
  • Warm, collaborative, and bilingual work environment.
  • Real impact — your work will directly help families stay together and find safety

Job title

Immigration Staff Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

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