Immigration Attorney (Family-Based, Humanitarian, and EOIR Experience Preferred)
Worldwide
About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to support our growing immigration practice. The ideal candidate has substantial experience representing undocumented immigrants and handling a variety of affirmative immigration matters. Experience with removal defense and EOIR proceedings is preferred but not required. Required Experience - Family-based immigration matters, including petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, and related filings - Humanitarian immigration cases, such as asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, SIJS, TPS, and other humanitarian relief - Experience working directly with undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families - Strong legal writing, case analysis, and client communication skills - Ability to manage cases independently and collaborate with legal support staff Preferred Qualifications - Experience handling EOIR matters, including removal defense, motions, and immigration court proceedings - Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required) - Familiarity with USCIS, EOIR, and consular processing procedures Responsibilities - Review and analyze immigration cases - Develop legal strategies and provide case guidance - Draft and review filings, declarations, briefs, and supporting evidence - Supervise or collaborate with case managers and legal support staff as needed - Ensure compliance with immigration law and procedural requirements To Apply Please provide: - A summary of your immigration law experience - The types of cases you have handled - Your experience working with undocumented immigrants - Whether you have EOIR experience - Whether you are bilingual in English and Spanish We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to helping immigrant communities.
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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- USAAurora1:15 PM
- $4.8K total spent2 hires, 2 active
- 63 hours
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