Immigration Law Associate Attorney
Santiago Legal LLC · Minnetonka, MN · 4 mo ago
HybridLegal$60–$170/hrFull-time
About the role
The Remote Immigration Law Associate position at Santiago Legal LLC is seeking an experienced Immigration Law Associate with at least two years of family-based, humanitarian, and deportation immigration experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and review of family-based petitions, adjustment of status applications, consular processing, green card renewals, removal of conditional residence, citizenship and naturalization applications, work permits (EAD), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications, U visa petitions, VAWA petitions, and deportation defense matters.
- Provide bilingual Spanish-English client consultations.
- Represent clients in USCIS interviews and immigration court proceedings.
- Supervise paralegal staff in case management and document preparation.
Requirements
- A deep understanding of the challenges facing Hispanic and Latino immigrant families.
- Experience handling the intersection of immigration and domestic violence cases.
- A commitment to providing personalized, culturally sensitive legal representation.
Qualifications
- At least two years of family-based, humanitarian, and deportation immigration experience.
- Law degree from an ABA-approved law school.
- Admitted to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
- Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle complex legal issues with sensitivity and professionalism.
Benefits
- Bilingual Spanish-English client consultations.
- Opportunities to represent clients in USCIS interviews and immigration court proceedings.
- Supervision of paralegal staff in case management and document preparation.
Pay
$60 - $170 hourly based on depth of experience in the practice area.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate remote work.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible work arrangements.