Corporate Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a dedicated and Spanish-speaking Corporate Immigration Attorney to represent clients with professionalism, courage, and empathy. This role involves handling a wide range of immigration cases, including asylum, family petitions, removal defense, and employment visas. The ideal candidate will be a recent Bar exam taker or have at least two years of experience in immigration law.

Location:

• San Diego, CA

Duties:

• Represent clients in court and administrative hearings (EOIR, BIA, AAO, Federal Court, USCIS).

• Manage immigration cases from initiation to resolution, including asylum, VAWA, U visas, family petitions, waivers, naturalization, removal defense, employment visas, and consular processing.

• Draft motions, pleadings, appeals (I-290B), and responses to RFE/NOID.

• Participate in firm marketing, business development, and community presentations.

Requirements:

• Passed the Bar exam (California Bar preferred) or 2+ years of experience in immigration law.

• Fluency in Spanish (required).

• Strong legal writing, research, and courtroom skills.

• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

• Willingness to travel for court appearances, USCIS interviews, and professional conferences.

• Passion for immigrant rights and social justice.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to professional growth.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar (California Bar preferred).

Skills:

• Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.

• Ability to handle multiple cases and prioritize effectively.

• Knowledge of both family-based and employment-based immigration matters.

• Experience in Business Immigration Law (TN, E-1, E-2, L, O, H1B, EB2 NIW) is a plus.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.