Immigration Attorney at Mission-Driven L.A. Firm

Michelle Gonzalez Inc. • Full-time • Huntington Park, California, United States • $100k - $125k / year • 3d ago

Are you passionate about fighting for the rights of immigrants?

Do you want to provide compassionate legal support to the immigrant L.A. community?

Michelle Gonzalez Inc. in Huntington Park (Los Angeles) is seeking a Spanish-speaking Associate Immigration Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join their team in a full-time onsite role to handle family-based cases and deportation defense.

Now under the current administration there are even more challenges, and the firm is looking for a determined attorney who is willing to advocate for the Hispanic community.

Here is important information about the role:

What You Will Work On: Family-based immigration (I-130s, I-485s, consular processing), naturalization, and removal defense.
Salary range: 100K/year to 125K/Year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Health Insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), and sick leave.
Schedule: 5 days in person at the Huntington Park office.
Language Requirements: English/Spanish bilingual fluency or professional proficiency.
Educational Requirements + Bar Admission: Law degree from an ABA-accredited school required. CA bar admission preferred.
Valid Driver’s License & Vehicle: Must be able to drive throughout the Los Angeles area.

More About What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll manage an Immigration Court and USCIS caseload in a high-volume environment. You’ll provide immigration and naturalization advice and keep clients and staff aware of changing regulations.

Here’s what else you’ll do:

Conduct client consultations.
Make appearances at all master calendar and merits hearings.
Appear at all USCIS interviews.
Write motions to reopen and appeals with AAO, EOIR, and BIA.
Write I-601A waivers and other inadmissibility waivers.
Manage client communications via email and phone.
Conduct legal research as necessary.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Attorneys who do well in this role are:

Positive: Able to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude while dealing with changes in the administration and in the law. In this role, you must enjoy working with people.
Organized and Excellent Communicator: There will be multiple deadlines and tasks to complete, and having strong organizational skills will help clients understand the complex processes performed on their behalf.
Resilient: You can effectively multi-task and are flexible and adaptable to best serve the needs of each client.
Detail Oriented: You have a thorough understanding that in immigration law mistakes are detrimental to a client’s case so a keen eye for details is important.

About the Firm

Established over 25 years ago, Michelle Gonzalez Inc. in Huntington Park is a fast-paced full-service immigration firm proudly dedicated to helping the immigrant community. The firm deeply cares about their clients and is invested in their success. Through their extensive knowledge of family-based immigration law and criminal defense they help their clients’ dreams come true. Attorneys at the firm are empathetic and compassionate but avid fighters. The team works together closely to achieve a high rate of success for their clients.

How to Apply

Apply with your resume and a cover letter detailing your passion for immigration law.

We respond to every applicant.

Michelle Gonzalez Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.

***ImmigrationJobs is partnering with Michelle Gonzalez Inc. to conduct a search for this role. Please direct all questions about the role or firm to Joey McKeown at ImmigrationJobs.***