Immigration Attorney - Spanish Speaking

$120,000 - $150,000/Yr

Delgado Avalos Law Firm - Ventura, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Ventura, CA

About the position

The Immigration Attorney position at Delgado Avalos Law Firm is a full-time role focused on providing legal assistance to clients seeking immigration benefits, particularly in humanitarian and family-based cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the immigration community and a passion for helping victims of trauma. This role requires exceptional writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess immigration relief needs of clients and determine eligibility for available immigration benefits.
• Conduct consultations with potential new clients.
• Provide direct representation and assistance, including appearances before USCIS and, in limited circumstances, before EOIR.
• Review criminal dispositions and analyze immigration consequences.
• Conduct legal research, formulate legal strategy, and conduct client interviews.
• Draft and file court pleadings and applications for relief.
• Review and conduct quality control of completed applications, particularly VAWA, AOS, T/U visa packets.
• Draft legal briefs and review supporting documentation for immigration relief.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing (preferably in CA)
• 4-5 years practicing immigration law, including representation of clients seeking humanitarian relief and family-based benefits
• Experience with VAWA and T visa applications (minimum 2)
• Prior experience reviewing application packets for VAWA, T visa, U visa, and Adjustment Cases
• A genuine interest in working with immigrants and victims of trauma
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision
• Detail-oriented with strong writing and oral skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong ties to the local community
• Experience with affirmative based relief
• Socially conscious individual

Benefits

• Flexible schedule (Remote possible)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Performance based bonuses