Bilingual (English-Spanish) Immigration Staff Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a motivated, bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney (English–Spanish) to join its frontline legal team in serving clients in vulnerable positions. This role involves managing a full caseload, meeting directly with clients, and collaborating with paralegals, support staff, and community partners to deliver high-quality legal service and compassionate care.

The employer is a New Jersey-based immigration law firm representing clients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Legal Strategy: Develop personalized legal strategies for each client based on their unique legal circumstances.
• Quality Control: Review application packets, declarations, and motions for family-based petitions, consular processing, T-Visas, SIJS, VAWA, and waivers.
• Team Leadership: Grade and provide constructive feedback to paralegals and legal assistants to ensure accurate and timely document delivery.
• Client Representation: Conduct exhaustive initial reviews to identify legal issues; represent clients in Adjustment of Status (AOS) interviews before USCIS.
• Administrative Support: Serve as “Attorney of the Day,” providing legal guidance to the team and attending operational meetings.
• Community Events: Participate in “Consultation Day” events.

Requirements

• Licensure: Must have an active U.S. Bar license.
• Experience: 2+ years of attorney experience reviewing complex immigration cases (T-Visa, VAWA, U-Visa, SIJS).
• Languages: Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) with native or fluent proficiency.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and Immigration Case Management Systems (Camplegal).
• Mindset: Growth-oriented “can-do” attitude with continuous improvement and meticulous attention to detail.
• Workload: 45 to 50 hours per week.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Merit-based bonus program (eligibility tied to a 90-day milestone)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching and a pension plan
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bar membership renewal coverage

Location

New Jersey-based law firm serving clients nationwide.