Immigration Attorney

Overview

A humanitarian immigration law firm established in 2020 is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its Legal Operations Department. The firm focuses on providing legal advocacy and support to individuals and families seeking safety and stability, often assisting clients who have been turned away elsewhere. This role is remote and open to attorneys located on the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between legal and operations teams.
• Handle client escalations independently, escalating to legal leadership when necessary.
• Coordinate and reinforce legal training across operational teams.
• Maintain legal scripts, resources, and ensure consistent application of firm policies and USCIS guidance.
• Oversee case management processes and operational workflows to ensure compliance with California law, ethical obligations, and firm standards.
• Assist in establishing and managing the firm’s California professional corporation and office operations.
• Provide mentorship and operational oversight.
• Coordinate with firm leadership on staffing, workflow management, compliance, and operational strategy.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and procedural implementation within California operations.
• Serve as a legal subject matter expert (SME) for operational projects, including process mapping, policy alignment, and implementation.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement projects within the department.
• Meet established goals while supporting firmwide operational priorities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of immigration law experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with non-attorney staff in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience using case management software preferred.
• Proficiency with computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, Dropbox, and MS Outlook.
• Commitment to helping individuals currently living in the U.S. obtain legal documents and remain united with their families.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000 per year (California).
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Options for Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Basic life insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Calm app subscription.
• Paid time off.

Location

• Remote position for attorneys located on the West Coast, United States.