Senior Immigration Attorney

A&A Associate

Senior Immigration Attorney developing legal strategies and representing clients in immigration matters. Leading complex legal cases and mentoring attorneys at Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in immigration law, including representation before USCIS and EOIR, and the ability to develop and implement effective legal strategies. Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities are essential for managing complex legal matters and guiding junior attorneys.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active California Bar LicenseImmigration Law ExperienceLitigation SkillsBilingual English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingNegotiationClient AdvocacyComplex Immigration LitigationPetition ReviewAppealsStatutory AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceCase Law Interpretation

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationRelationship-BuildingEthical Practice

Tools & Technologies

LitifySalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar License

Industry Keywords

Removal DefenseFamily-Based ImmigrationAdjustment of StatusAsylumHumanitarian ReliefEmployment-Based ImmigrationNaturalizationComplex Immigration MattersQuality Assurance InitiativesOrganizational Change Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop sophisticated legal strategies that achieve favorable outcomes across multiple immigration practice areas.
Represent clients in immigration matters including, but not limited to: Removal Defense, Family-Based Immigration, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Asylum, Humanitarian Relief, VAWA, T Visas, U Visas, SIJS, Employment-Based Immigration, Waivers, Naturalization & Citizenship, Appeals, and Complex Immigration Litigation.
Conduct advanced legal consultations involving highly complex immigration matters.
Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR Immigration Courts, ICE, and other government agencies.
Prepare clients for interviews, hearings, litigation, and appellate proceedings.
Develop creative legal strategies utilizing statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and case law.
Serve as senior legal counsel for complex or high-profile matters.
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and client advocacy.
Oversee complex legal matters from consultation through final resolution.
Review petitions, motions, briefs, appeals, declarations, and legal memoranda prepared by attorneys and legal support staff.
Conduct advanced legal research involving complex immigration issues.
Develop standardized legal strategies and best practices across the California office.
Mentor Associate Attorneys and newly licensed attorneys.
Partner with executive leadership to support expansion of the Firm's California operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active California Bar License in good standing.
Minimum five (5) years of immigration law experience.
Demonstrated experience across multiple immigration practice areas.
Strong litigation, legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
Commitment to ethical legal practice and client-centered advocacy.
Seven (7) or more years of immigration law experience preferred.
Previous supervisory or Managing Attorney experience preferred.
Demonstrated success mentoring attorneys preferred.
Experience managing high-volume immigration legal teams preferred.
Experience implementing legal processes and quality assurance initiatives preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience with Litify or Salesforce-based legal platforms preferred.
Experience leading organizational change initiatives preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium (Employee Coverage)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dedicated Benefits Support Team
Enhanced Wellness Resources
Healthy Pregnancies Program
Cigna Healthy Rewards® – Discounts on fitness, nutrition, hearing, and vision services
RecoveryOne for Cigna – Personalized musculoskeletal programs with licensed physical therapists and health coaches at no additional cost
Omada Health Program – Support for Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease prevention and management
Foodsmart Nutrition Program – Access to personal nutrition experts
Amplifon Hearing Healthcare – Hearing-care savings and support
Gym membership discounts
Discounted HelloFresh subscription
401(k) with 3% Employer-Funded Contribution
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Continuing Education Allowance
Opportunities to participate in and potentially lead in-house Texas State Bar-approved Continuing Legal Education programs, fostering professional growth and subject-matter expertise
Ongoing Immigration Law Training and Mentorship
Generous Paid Time Off
Firm-recognized holidays
Fully Paid New Parent Leave
Unlimited PTO beginning at the three-year anniversary