Overview
Staff Attorney I, Employment Rights Project (CDWC) Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Immigration Attorney (Removal Defense)
PizanoLaw, P.C. is seeking to hire a full-time Removal Defense Immigration Attorney. We are a small, but growing, removal defense/family immigration firm located in San Jose, California. Our mission is to provide compassionate representation and prevent the separation of families. Candidates for the position are expected to share our mission.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of removal defense immigration law experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage caseload independently;
Prepare petitions, applications, brief, motions and other filings;
Represent clients in removal proceedings (detained and non-detained), including asylum, cancellation of removal, and other forms of relief;
Conduct legal research;
Explain immigration concepts and present case strategy to monolingual Spanish-speaking potential clients;
Work collaboratively with managing attorney and staff;
Supervise and manage the Removal Defense Department.
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate degree and active bar admission in any state;
Minimum of 2 years of immigration law experience is required;
Strong legal writing;
Ability to manage deadlines;
Interest and passion for immigration law; and
Spanish and English fluency, spoken and written, is required.
Pay:
$120,000 to $150,000 (annually)
Benefits:
Paid health insurance;
Paid dental insurance;
Paid vision plan;
Paid time-off;
Select Holidays off;
401K retirement plan with company matching contribution (waiting period applies);
Relocation assistance/reimbursement;
Malpractice insurance;
Bar and professional association (AILA) dues;
Discretionary bonuses;
Yearly winter and summer engagement activities to foster team bonding and professional development;
Commuter benefits; and
Competitive salary commensurable with experience.
Interested candidates please submit resume, cover letter and legal writing sample. Remote work is not an option for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Title: Staff Attorney I, Employment Rights Project (CDWC)
Company: Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Location: Los Angeles, CA
