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Associate Immigration Attorney (2-4 Years Experience) Location: San Francisco, CA Salary: $105,000 – $120,000 per year Job Type: Full-time We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years’ experience to join our fast-paced and welcoming boutique business immigration law firm that prizes excellence, continuous learning and broad expertise in immigration law. Our attorneys work on both nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions because we believe this comprehensive knowledge is critical to providing sound legal advice. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload of Hs, Ls, TNs, Os, ORs, PERMs, I-140s and AOS for a variety of clients; training and overseeing the work of paralegals and support staff; managing growing corporate client accounts; and participating in aspects of firm management as well as business development. We seek a business immigration attorney who is intellectually curious, adept at handling a high case volume, and skilled at promptly distilling complex legal concepts into clear, understandable and practical advice.

At Weaver Schlenger LLP, we take our firm values seriously and we are looking for an Associate Attorney who shares these values. Candidates for this position should prioritize equity, justice and accountability; and be committed to a collaborative work culture as all people and identities belong at Weaver Schlenger. Position Duties:

• Handle high case volume, including the preparation of well-documented, accurate, and approvable nonimmigrant visa and permanent residency filings;

• Strategize with various and diverse employers on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa options for employees, which includes counseling on best practices and educating the managers/recruiters who are involved in the immigration process;

• Oversee and send prompt, accurate, and easily understandable responses to clients on both legal and practical case questions; and

• Manage multiple fast-growing corporate client accounts, including providing counsel on all aspects of the client’s immigration function, as well as providing reports and training.

Required Education and Experience:

• JD from an accredited institution

• Active license to practice law in any state

• 2-4 years of business immigration experience in a similar role

• Direct, hands-on experience working on various NIV and IV petitions, including PERM

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in legal work and client service

• A positive attitude and passionate about serving the immigration community.

At Weaver Schlenger we have a hybrid work model with a combination of working from home and in-office work in our San Francisco office. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, commuter checks, 401k plan, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses. Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: $105,000 – $120,000 per year

• Hybrid schedule

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Meaningful work that impacts individuals and families

• Benefits that include medical, dental, and 401(k)

If you are passionate about immigration law and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to news@wsmimmigration.com. Please no calls or walk-ins.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
About California Immigration Project (CIP): CIP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal services organization based in Sacramento, CA and providing pro bono community outreach and education, public policy advocacy, and legal assistance and representation for immigration communities in California. CIP’s mission is to empower immigrant communities by providing free, high-quality legal services, education, and community advocacy across California. Our guiding principle will always be doing what is best for our clients and the communities we serve.
CIP’s immigration practice provides full-scope direct representation and limited-scope legal assistance to low-income clients in their affirmative and defensive immigration cases. We represent individuals and families with their affirmative applications for immigration relief, including: family-based visa petitions, U visas, T visas, VAWA, naturalization, DACA, and asylum. We also represent clients in their removal proceedings, preparing cases for relief including: asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT, cancellation of removal, bond, and post-conviction relief. Additionally, we engage in extensive community education throughout Sacramento and the state to equip underserved communities with information about their rights and recent developments in immigration law and policy.
Position: Immigration Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney – Removal Defense Program (full-time, exempt position) California Immigration Project (CIP) is hiring for an Immigration Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney based in Sacramento, CA to work in its Removal Defense Program. The position will be focused on providing legal assistance and representation to individuals in their removal proceedings before the Immigration Court (EOIR). This work will include representation of individuals in both detained and non-detained proceedings. CIP currently has a hybrid work model that permits remote work. Duties and Responsibilities Include: ● Provide consultations, limited-scope, and full-scope services to individuals and families in removal proceedings at the Sacramento, Concord, or San Francisco Immigration Court. ● Provide consultations, limited-scope, and full-scope removal defense services to individuals detained in ICE detention centers in California.
● Engage in client-centered, thoughtful, and expert advocacy to clients and pro se individuals.
● Independently manage a caseload of full-scope removal defense cases, including more complex cases as applicable in relation to interest and experience, including but not limited to: state court matters, BIA appeals, and post-conviction relief. ● Support and participate in local immigrants’ rights networks, including the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal (FUEL) Network for Immigrants, the Sacramento Regional Hub Network, and the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ). ● Participate in providing pro bono assistance to pro se respondents through the Attorney of the Day program at the Sacramento Immigration Court.
● Provide emergency legal assistance and support to individuals detained and processed at the ERO offices in Sacramento, Stockton, and/or Fresno, as needed. ● Provide training and other technical assistance to local partner organizations, including non-profit agencies, religious groups, schools, and other community-based organizations.
● Provide pro se assistance and attorney review at periodic immigration workshops and clinics.
● Attend meetings and build relationships with agencies, nonprofits, other advocates and community partners.
● Conduct community outreach and education, including developing and maintaining community and Know Your Rights (KYR) materials and resources, on topics related to immigration law; ● Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into CIP’s case management and reporting systems. ● Assist with administrative and fundraising work of the organization.
CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION PROJECT
2210 K ST, SUITE 101
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
calimm.org
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the empowerment of immigrant communities.
2. Law degree and active license to practice law.
3. 0-6 years experience practicing immigration law.
4. Valid California driver’s license.
5. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
6. Experience working with low-income, non-English speaking clients.
7. Ability to multitask, prioritize, set, and meet deadlines with timeliness and a high attention to detail.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records and competently utilize technology platforms and databases.
9. Ability to organize and prioritize essential information and data points to report on projects.
10. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
11. Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
12. Ability to work in a team-focused and multicultural work environment.
13. Ability to work via phone and in-person with a variety of actors, including clients, attorneys, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and representatives of the government agencies in a professional, amicable and team-oriented manner.
14. Experience training or presenting on immigration-related matters and/or practical skills is a plus.
Compensation, Benefits, Hours:
Salary Ranges:
Staff Attorney (0-3 years experience) $78,000 – $93,000 DOE
Senior Staff Attorney (3+ years experience) $85,000 – $110,000 DOE
Benefits:
● Employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance (with half-paid coverage for dependents)
● Employer-paid life insurance
● Employer-paid loan repayment assistance program for law school graduates
● Flexible spending account benefits including an employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account
● Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution and matching program
● Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday package (18 paid holidays including winter holiday closure)
CIP has a 37.5 hour, 5-day work week.
To Apply:
If interested, please email cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs@calimm.org. Please address the cover letter to “Hiring Committee” and write “Immigration Staff Attorney – Removal Defense Project” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.
California Immigration Project is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, nationality, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
About California Immigration Project (CIP): CIP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal services organization based in Sacramento, CA and providing pro bono community outreach and education, public policy advocacy, and legal assistance and representation for immigration communities in California. CIP’s mission is to empower immigrant communities by providing free, high-quality legal services, education, and community advocacy across California. Our guiding principle will always be doing what is best for our clients and the communities we serve.
CIP’s immigration practice provides full-scope direct representation and limited-scope legal assistance to low-income clients in their affirmative and defensive immigration cases. We represent individuals and families with their affirmative applications for immigration relief, including: family-based visa petitions, U visas, T visas, VAWA, naturalization, DACA, and asylum. We also represent clients in their removal proceedings, preparing cases for relief including: asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT, cancellation of removal, bond, and post-conviction relief. Additionally, we engage in extensive community education throughout Sacramento and the state to equip underserved communities with information about their rights and recent developments in immigration law and policy.
Position: Immigration Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney -Immigrants’ Rights Program (full-time, exempt position) California Immigration Project (CIP) is hiring for an Immigration Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney based in Sacramento, CA to work in its Immigrants’ Rights Program. The position will be focused on providing legal assistance and representation to individuals in affirmative immigration matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The role will include full-scope representation, education and outreach, and other limited scope assistance. CIP currently has a hybrid work model that permits remote work. Duties and Responsibilities Include: ● Provide consultations, limited-scope, and full-scope services to individuals and families in their affirmative immigration matters before USCIS, including: DACA, Naturalization, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, Asylum, TPS, and family based petitions.
● Engage in client-centered, thoughtful, and expert advocacy to clients and pro se individuals.
● Independently manage a caseload of full-scope affirmative cases, including more complex cases as applicable in relation to interest and experience, including but not limited to: state court matters and appeals. ● Support and participate in local immigrants’ rights networks, including the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal (FUEL) Network for Immigrants, the California Afghan Legal Services Project (ALSP), the Sacramento Coalition for Afghan Empowerment (SCALE), and the Sacramento Regional Hub Network. ● Provide training and other technical assistance to local partner organizations, including non-profit agencies, religious groups, schools, and other community-based organizations.
● Provide pro se assistance and attorney review at periodic immigration workshops and clinics.
● Attend meetings and build relationships with agencies, nonprofits, other advocates and community partners.
● Conduct community outreach and education, including developing and maintaining community and Know Your Rights (KYR) materials and resources, on topics related to immigration law; ● Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into CIP’s case management and reporting systems. ● Assist with administrative and fundraising work of the organization. Minimum Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the empowerment of immigrant communities.
2. Law degree and active license to practice law.
3. 0-6 years experience practicing immigration law.
4. Valid California driver’s license.

5. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
6. Experience working with low-income, non-English speaking clients.
7. Ability to multitask, prioritize, set, and meet deadlines with timeliness and a high attention to detail.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records and competently utilize technology platforms and databases.
9. Ability to organize and prioritize essential information and data points to report on projects.
10. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
11. Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
12. Ability to work in a team-focused and multicultural work environment.
13. Ability to work via phone and in-person with a variety of actors, including clients, attorneys, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and representatives of the government agencies in a professional, amicable and team-oriented manner.
14. Experience training or presenting on immigration-related matters and/or practical skills is a plus.
Compensation, Benefits, and Hours:
Salary Ranges:
Staff Attorney (0-3 years experience) $78,000 – $93,000 DOE
Senior Staff Attorney (3+ years experience) $85,000 – $110,000 DOE
Benefits:
● Employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance (with half-paid coverage for dependents)
● Employer-paid life insurance
● Employer-paid loan repayment assistance program for law school graduates
● Flexible spending account benefits including an employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account
● Employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution and matching program
● Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday package (18 paid holidays including winter holiday closure)
CIP has a 37.5 hour, 5-day work week.
To Apply:
If interested, please email cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs@calimm.org. Please address the cover letter to “Hiring Committee” and write “Immigration Staff Attorney – Immigrants’ Rights Program” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.
California Immigration Project is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, nationality, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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