Job Description

Help us ensure that immigrants have the freedom to move, work, thrive, and be free from persecution. We are hiring an immigration attorney at Santanna Law Offices!

Santanna Law Offices is an immigration law firm in Oakland's Fruitvale district. We take pride in solving our clients' complex immigration cases. We base our legal assistance work on compassion, integrity, and education, creating equal opportunities, freedom from societal stigmas, and empowering immigrants and their families. 

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, Spanish-speaking individual interested in immigration law. They must be deadline-oriented, able to manage their caseload and court appearances, and able to direct and supervise a team of excellent legal assistants.

This position combines office hours, remote work, and appearances at courthouses and government agencies. Our office is open from 9 am to 5 pm, but flexible hours are allowed. Some travel is required. Must be an excellent writer and excel at conducting legal research.

We will consider newly admitted or no experience if they are responsible, self-motivated learners.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and at least three references to natalia@santannalaw.com

Minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Job duties

• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, mostly in San Francisco and Sacramento, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Ninth Circuit Appeals;
• Keep abreast of any developments in immigration law; 
• Manage workload of USCIS cases;
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including but not limited to removal defense, family-based immigration petitions, U visas, T visas, special immigrant juvenile petitions;
• Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law;
• Co-author immigration-related material for online publication; 
• Prepare and submit legal briefs and memoranda for a variety of immigration cases;
• Direct and supervise legal assistants.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction (California preferred; will consider applicants who are waiting on Bar results);
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), additional languages such as Portuguese or Mam preferred; 
• Ability to communicate legal terms and procedures to clients;
• Ability to move legal cases forward and to manage a caseload;
• Ability to keep accurate case notes;
• Ability to connect with clients compassionately; 
• Ability to communicate with our team compassionately;
• Adaptability and flexibility while working in a dynamic work environment;
• Detail-oriented; 
• Passionate about immigration law and passionate about issues affecting immigrants;
• Sensitivity to working with children, survivors of trauma, seniors, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ and other vulnerable populations; 
• Adaptability and flexibility while working in a dynamic work environment;
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred;
• Ability to travel. 

Santanna Law Offices is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We aim to provide an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Job Type: Full-time, salaried

Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting at 90k

Benefits offered 

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with employer matching
• Long-term disability insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, with some flexibility allowed

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