Immigration Attorney

The United Firm•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The United Firm is seeking a Contract Appearance / Hearing Attorney for Immigration Law in Los Angeles. This is a flexible, appointment-based, contract engagement. The firm is passionate about protecting clients' rights and has a history of success. They are building a network of qualified contract attorneys to appear at immigration court or USCIS interviews on behalf of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm. The EOIR Attorney will report to the Managing Attorney, manage their caseload, client interaction, and collaborate with the Immigration team. This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar license in the State (e.g., California, Texas).
Experience with immigration court proceedings or USCIS interviews.
Able to manage your own schedule and communicate effectively with remote team/staff.
Reliable travel within the metro area/courthouse visits.
Excellent writing and advocacy skills.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of immigration-law experience (court/agency).
Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus).
Familiarity with EOIR proceedings, USCIS interviews and immigration law updates.

Responsibilities

Appear in immigration courts (e.g., master calendar hearings, bond hearings, removal/EOIR proceedings) or accompany clients to USCIS interviews.
Represent clients in non-detention or detained matters (as needed) and/or participate in immigration-related hearings.
Maintain full control of your schedule: you pick your appearances, when and where (within the city/region).
Prepare and review case documents, coordinate with the central team, update status post-appearance.
Ensure timely reporting of hearing outcomes back to the central team.