Nonprofit

Immigration Attorney

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:May 12, 2025
    Application Deadline:May 9, 2025
    Education:J.D. Required
    Experience Level:Entry level
    Salary:At least USD $90,000 / year
    Cause Areas:Immigrants or Refugees, Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education

    Description

    El Rescate is looking for an Immigration Attorney to handle legal matters that pertain to immigration. This includes interpreting and providing advice on migration, citizenship, U-Visas, VAWA cases, political asylum, family petitions, adjustment of status.

    Roles & Responsibilities

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

      • Work on all immigrant and non-immigrant visa matters and mainly representing our clients before Immigration Courts and Asylum Offices.
      • Provide solutions and explain complex immigration concepts
      • Maintain highly organized case files and public files
      • Respond accurately and timely
      • Interact with various outside entities, including but not limited to clients, governmental agencies, and officials as well as the media.
      • Collaborate with the wider immigration team to address legal issues pertaining to employee and candidate immigration services

    About you

      • Must be able to obtain a Government Clearance
      • Comprehensive knowledge and skill in fact gathering, problem analysis, and the interpretation of immigration laws, regulations, and policies
      • Practical knowledge of the legal activities to assess case requirements and determine the legality of actions
      • Skill in recognizing the dimensions of a case, identifying information that is needed, and developing a recommendation or taking action that is consistent with program requirements and management objectives
      • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, relevant findings, and conclusions using appropriate language, legal reasoning, and organization of facts

    What you’ll get in return

    The firm offers benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

      • Competitive compensation based on experience
      • Dental insurance plan
      • Vision insurance plan
      • Life insurance plan
      • 401k profit sharing
      • Parking reimbursement

    To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on ssanabria@elrescate.org

    El Rescate is looking for an Immigration Attorney to handle legal matters that pertain to immigration. This includes interpreting and providing advice on migration, citizenship, U-Visas, VAWA cases, political asylum, family petitions, adjustment of status.

    Roles & Responsibilities

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

      • Work on all immigrant and non-immigrant visa matters and mainly representing our clients before Immigration Courts and Asylum Offices.
      • Provide solutions and explain complex immigration concepts
      • Maintain highly organized case files and public files
      • Respond accurately and timely
      • Interact with various outside entities, including but not limited to clients, governmental agencies, and officials as well as the media.
      • Collaborate with the wider immigration team to address legal issues pertaining to employee and candidate immigration services

    About you

      • Must be able to obtain a Government Clearance…

    Benefits

    Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, paid vacation time.

    Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, paid vacation time.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Spanish

    Spanish

    Location

    On-site
    1605 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
    516

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