Posted: 09-Apr-26
Location: San Leandro, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $120,000- $150,000 annually
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Mira Law Group is a mission-driven and growing law firm based in San Leandro, CA, dedicated to serving and empowering immigrant communities through zealous legal representation in Immigration Law and Criminal Defense. We believe every individual deserves dignity, respect, and strong legal advocacy.
We are seeking a highly skilled Immigration Attorney with strong knowledge and experience at the intersection of criminal and immigration law. This role is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about client advocacy, strategic litigation, and protecting the rights of immigrant communities through thoughtful, immigration-safe criminal defense.
Attorneys with Criminal Defense experience who have interest in immigration law are welcomed to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent clients in immigration and related court proceedings, including hearings, motions, trials, depositions, and appellate matters before the BIA and Federal Courts.
- Prepare, file, and litigate immigration applications and motions, including asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, adjustment of status, and naturalization; respond to RFEs, NOIDs, and agency requests.
- Conduct comprehensive client consultations in Spanish and English, prepare clients for court proceedings and testimony, and provide clear legal guidance throughout the case.
- Review and analyze case documentation and evidence, including police reports, witness statements, and medical records, to assess legal strategy and immigration consequences.
- Independently manage assigned cases with accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines.
- Collaborate with and mentor paralegals and legal assistants, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
- Stay current on developments in immigration law, particularly at the intersection of criminal and immigration law (practice approximately 90% immigration / 10% criminal).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active California Bar license.
- Experience in post-conviction relief.
- Strong experience of criminal and immigration law, with experience advising on criminal-immigration intersections.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Minimum of 5 years of immigration law practice, ideally with litigation experience in immigration court.
- Demonstrated experience handling removal hearings and drafting motions.
- Analytical and detail-oriented; strong research skills; focused; and professional.
- Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Competent solutions-oriented thinker and problem-solver.
PREFERRED:
- Advanced Experience drafting appellate briefs for the BIA and/or Federal Courts.
- Proven ability to develop innovative and strategic legal arguments.
- Supervisory or mentoring experience.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary of $120,000- $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Flexible hybrid work schedule. Requires 2–3 days per week in the office, with flexibility based on court schedules, client needs, and case workload.
- Comprehensive benefits including PTO.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- CLE expenses.
- Professional growth opportunities within a supportive, mission-driven workplace.
- Bonuses.
Why Mira Law Group?
At Mira Law Group, you will use your expertise to defend immigrant rights and directly change lives. This role offers the opportunity to apply your skills in complex litigation, grow professionally, and be part of a team that values justice, collaboration, and advocacy.
The Mira Law Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
