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San Diego HQ - SAN DIEGO, CA
Hybrid
$150000.00 - $175000.00 Salary
Job Description
Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to lead and grow our immigration practice, starting with a focus on deportation and asylum matters. This role involves direct client representation in immigration matters, with the opportunity to help shape the firm's immigration practice over time.
This is a hybrid position based out of San Diego, CA.
SALARY: $150,000-$175,000 annually
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent clients in removal proceedings, including asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT applications.
- Prepare filings for immigration court and USCIS, including motions, briefs, and supporting evidence.
- Conduct client interviews, gather declarations, and manage supporting documentation.
- Attend master and individual hearings and bond proceedings.
- Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure high-quality legal service.
- Track case deadlines and manage a full caseload efficiently.
- Stay up to date on immigration law and policy changes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in California.
- 5+ years of experience in immigration law, including substantial work on asylum and removal-related cases.
- Proven experience representing clients before EOIR (immigration court) and USCIS in removal and humanitarian proceedings.
- Strong writing, advocacy, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U/T visas, SIJS), and naturalization preferred.
- Experience with detained representation and bond hearings.
Benefits
At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
- 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
- Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
- Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
- Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
- $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
- Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
- State bar and approved professional association dues covered
- $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
- Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
- $150,000 - $175,000
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