Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Overview
A prominent law firm in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Immigration Attorney to join its team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to further their career within an established and expanding immigration practice. The ideal candidate will manage a personal caseload, interact with clients directly, and work closely with a team of attorneys and legal support staff. The position provides significant room for growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through advocacy and legal excellence.

Location

• Bakersfield, CA

Duties

• Provide legal counsel and explain immigration processes and strategy options to clients

• Represent detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals

• Manage and maintain an organized immigration caseload

• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at detention facilities

• Prepare, file, and review a variety of immigration applications, including family-based petitions and removal defense filings

• Draft and submit legal briefs and other supporting documentation for immigration cases

• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations regarding immigration law developments

• Conduct consultations with potential clients to determine eligibility and case strategy

• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony in court or USCIS interviews

• Analyze cases and provide clients with legal options and recommendations

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience practicing immigration law

• Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently and efficiently

• Strong ability to collaborate with other attorneys and support staff

• Background in handling family-based immigration, EOIR proceedings, humanitarian applications, detained cases, and USCIS petitions

• Familiarity with case management software (preferred)

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required)

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the United States

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities

• High-level legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment

• Strategic thinking and adaptability in complex immigration cases

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Complimentary parking

• Catered lunches

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities