Bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney

Job Overview

At Bayelle & Associates, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive legal services to diverse immigrant communities.

We are seeking a deeply compassionate and driven individual who is genuinely passionate about humanitarian work. If you are motivated by creating tangible, positive change in people’s lives and bring heart, energy, and dedication to social impact, we want you on our team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to advocate for clients navigating complex immigration processes while utilizing your bilingual skills to bridge language barriers. You will handle a variety of legal matters, support community outreach, and contribute to impactful casework that promotes justice and equity. Your expertise will help empower individuals and families seeking immigration relief, making a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation on immigration matters, including visas, asylum, deportation defense, and naturalization applications.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis to support case strategies and stay current on immigration law developments.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, affidavits, motions, and client correspondence with clarity and precision.
• Prepare clients for court depositions, hearings, and interviews by explaining procedures and ensuring they are well-informed.
• Manage legal case files efficiently using case management software; track deadlines and maintain organized documentation.
• Engage in community outreach activities to educate the public about immigration rights and available services.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex litigation cases

Skills

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, with excellent communication skills in both languages.
• Strong knowledge of immigration law procedures, statutes, and regulations.
• Experience with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis; proficiency in statutory legal research.
• Familiarity with court depositions, trial preparation, and litigation processes
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of clients while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Excellent legal writing skills for drafting motions, pleadings, reports, and client communications.
• Knowledge of procedural law requirements and experience preparing legal motions for court submissions.
• Ability to conduct detailed legal research to support case development; experience with statutory analysis is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective client communication skills to explain complex legal concepts clearly and compassionately. This role is ideal for motivated legal professionals eager to make a tangible impact through dedicated advocacy while honing their expertise across multiple practice areas within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person