Immigration Attorney

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

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 AND BENEFITS:

$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.

Singleton Schreiber, LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits package including employer paid health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, childcare reimbursement, home office stipends, transportation reimbursement program, paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution.

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.

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.

Salary

• $150,000 - $175,000/year