INTRODUCTION

The Friedman Law Firm has an exciting job opportunity in the area of immigration law. While we are a small law firm in the Sacramento metropolitan area, we have won difficult cases for clients who have come to the United States from all over the world. Given our success, we have experienced a significant influx of new cases. We are now looking to add an additional, qualified immigration attorney to our team. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

This attorney position will provide in-person consultations for new clients, as well as direct representation. They will meet personally with existing clients, and appear before the immigration court and USCIS. Duties include legal research, drafting motions, declarations, briefs, and appeals for primarily Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, and Romanian clientele. We have some clientele from South America and Asia, but the bulk of our caseload involves persons from Eastern European nations. 

Our full-time and in-person support staff is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, and English. While speaking a foreign language is a benefit, it is not a requirement for this position. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE 

A person with 2 to 5 years minimum of immigration law practice experience, with a valid license to practice law in the U.S.

A strong passion for immigration law, as demonstrated through participation in a law school immigration clinic, may be considered in lieu of full-time work experience. In this regard, we would consider persons who are newly admitted to the bar, but with the understanding that this person must 
“hit the ground running” and have sufficient motivation to overcome the steep learning curve that comes with building experience in a new area.

The criteria to be considered should include experience and skills such as:

1. Direct representation of clients before USCIS and EOIR.

2. Expertise and able to screen clients for adjustment of status, inadmissibility v. removability issues, Crimmigration, family-based immigration, consular processing, waivers, U and T visas, VAWA, asylum, cancellation of removal, DACA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and naturalization, including bars to naturalization.

3. Able to work independently.

4. Able to travel on an occasional basis.

5. Able to be in-person at the office in the location above mentioned.

LAW FIRM'S VALUES

We are a client driven firm, who understands that in addition to dispensing legal services, we must be compassionate towards our clients' feelings. Often this includes worry, anxiety, and fear. The flip side is that when we prevail, we share in our clients' excitement, happiness, and gratitude. The ideal candidate should have a passion for helping others, and a belief in serving the greater good.

BENEFITS

1. Competitive salary, including potential sign-in bonus and possible reimbursement of relocation expenses. Exact salary will be negotiated, and shall depend on applicant's level of experience. Expect $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year.

2. Paid vacation.

3. Paid holidays.

4. Paid sick leave.

5. Employer contribution to health insurance. 

6. CLEs.

7. Bar Membership Dues.

8. AILA annual convention.

9. Flexible schedule. We are a “family friendly” office, and willing accommodate persons with childcare obligations. 

10. Remote work is a possibility, especially for brief writing and legal research assignments. However, the applicant must meet with clients in office (especially if a translator is used), and attend court in person (unless the court is conducted through teleconference).

State Bar membership (or pending bar results, if candidate has significant experience in a law school immigration clinic)

Be willing to reside in or near Sacramento, CA. While remote work is a possibility, this position will require frequent in-person visits to our physical office as well as surrounding courthouses.