EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

The Mira Law Group • Full-time • San Leandro, California, United States • $110k / year • 3m ago

WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR AN EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

About Us:

We are a mission-driven and growing Law Firm based in San Leandro, CA, dedicated to serving and empowering the immigrant community through zealous legal representation in Immigration Law and Criminal Defense. Our work is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves dignity, respect, and a strong legal advocate.

About the Position:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Immigration Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of immigration law experience, including five years of courtroom litigation experience, and be an active member of the California Bar. This role requires fluency in Spanish, a solid understanding of crimmigration, and the ability to advise criminal defense attorneys and clients on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and plea agreements.

This position involves representing clients in removal proceedings, handling USCIS interviews and filings, drafting appellate briefs for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and providing expert consultation on how criminal matters impact immigration status.

What We’re Looking For:

A strong commitment to immigrant justice and advocacy
Spanish fluency (required)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in immigration law
A desire to eventually lead or establish your own practice

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active California Bar license required
Minimum five (5) years of experience practicing immigration law
Minimum five (5) years of courtroom litigation experience in immigration court
Strong knowledge of crimmigration and experience advising on criminal-immigration intersections
Experience preparing appellate briefs for the BIA and/or Ninth Circuit strongly preferred
Fluency in Spanish is required
Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to develop innovative legal arguments and creative solutions
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
3 Weeks’ Vacation
401K
Health Benefits
Sick Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court
Prepare and file legal briefs and motions before the BIA and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Represent clients in USCIS interviews and respond to RFEs, NOIDs, and other agency requests
Review criminal records and provide written and verbal advisories on the immigration consequences of criminal charges and plea agreements
Assist criminal defense attorneys in crafting immigration-safe plea strategies
File and litigate applications for immigration relief, including asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, adjustment of status, and naturalization
Conduct thorough client consultations in both Spanish and English
Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to prepare and file documentation
Stay current on developments in immigration law, particularly at the intersection with criminal law
Apply creative thinking and strategic problem-solving to complex legal issues

Pay:

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. We encourage candidates to submit their compensation expectations.

Please Note: The Mira Law Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

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