Attorney, Immigration

Community Legal Aid SoCal

Spanish Bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney at CLA SoCal empowering individuals with legal advice and representation in diverse immigration cases. Join a team committed to advocacy and community support.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a caring team where your dedication and legal expertise empower individuals and families to build brighter futures.
Provide representation to qualified immigrants in a variety of immigration cases.
Maintain caseload of immigration cases including but not limited to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, Naturalization, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA Self-Petition, and Adjustment of Status, under attorney supervision.
Prepare legal work and maintain client files both electronically and/or physically under the supervision of an attorney.
Assist attorney with intake and initial client appointments, case investigation, witness interviews, factual and legal research.
Interview clients effectively and efficiently communicate with clients including accurately relaying legal advice provided by the attorney.
Prepare legal forms, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents and assist with checking citations, record-keeping, document copying, e-Filing, etc.
Work with a multi-cultural perspective, including community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials.
Work with and mentor paralegal and law students from local law schools, colleges and community colleges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree and an active member in good standing of the California Bar or member to another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.
Spanish Bilingual proficiency – Required
Experience in Immigration law, including humanitarian-based claims such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, T visas, or VAWA Self-petitions.
Experience working with vulnerable populations, survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
Strong written/oral communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and highly detail oriented.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy and ability to travel frequently in and around the service area for representation and to engage with clients and community partners - Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
401(k) with employer contribution
Student loan reimbursement program
Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff

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Hard Skills & Tools

Immigration lawAsylumSpecial Immigrant Juvenile StatusU-VisaT-VisaVAWA Self-PetitionAdjustment of StatusLegal researchDocument preparationCase investigation

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-solvingMentoringCultural competencyClient interviewingOutreachCommunity educationAttention to detailTeam collaborationEmpathy

Certifications

Juris DoctorCalifornia Bar membershipLegal services provider registration