Avagyan Law
Position: Immigration Attorney Location: Sacramento/Los Angeles
Are you an experienced Attorney seeking a role where you can make a significant difference in people's lives?
How to Apply: Send us your resume, a short cover letter explaining why you'd like to work with us, and a writing sample.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits & Compensation
Starting salary $160,000–$180,000 yearly based on experience
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Schedule
8‑hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification
Bar (Required)
Russian or Armenian Speaker
Work Location
In person, Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Responsibilities
Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome
Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Work closely with and provide leadership to administrative staff concerning client billing, client meetings, invoicing, and finalizing client projects
What You’ll Do
Provide representation to immigrants before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (non‑detained and detained), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and CA state court proceedings related to clients’ removal proceedings cases
Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Immigration Court
Prepare and litigate various applications for relief from removal, such as asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status
Represent clients in family‑based immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and corresponding consulates worldwide, including cases like U‑Visas, N‑400 applications, VAWA protection, adjustment of status, I‑601A and I‑212 waivers, and family petitions
Conduct legal research to support cases
Provide leadership and work closely with the administrative staff to update on client meetings and case strategy
Analyze client needs, propose solutions, and strategize cases
Take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves
Qualifications
Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association – active member preferred
Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
Able to work independently while handling multiple files
Decision‑making, public speaking, problem‑solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
What Education & Experience You Need
A Juris Doctorate and an active bar license in any state are required, along with 3‑4 years of experience working on a combination of VAWA, U, T, Naturalization, Removal Defense, and Family‑Based cases
Fluency in English and Russian is strongly preferred
Compensation $160,000 per year
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Are you an experienced Attorney seeking a role where you can make a significant difference in people's lives?
How to Apply: Send us your resume, a short cover letter explaining why you'd like to work with us, and a writing sample.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits & Compensation
Starting salary $160,000–$180,000 yearly based on experience
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Schedule
8‑hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification
Bar (Required)
Russian or Armenian Speaker
Work Location
In person, Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Responsibilities
Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome
Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Work closely with and provide leadership to administrative staff concerning client billing, client meetings, invoicing, and finalizing client projects
What You’ll Do
Provide representation to immigrants before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (non‑detained and detained), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and CA state court proceedings related to clients’ removal proceedings cases
Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Immigration Court
Prepare and litigate various applications for relief from removal, such as asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status
Represent clients in family‑based immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and corresponding consulates worldwide, including cases like U‑Visas, N‑400 applications, VAWA protection, adjustment of status, I‑601A and I‑212 waivers, and family petitions
Conduct legal research to support cases
Provide leadership and work closely with the administrative staff to update on client meetings and case strategy
Analyze client needs, propose solutions, and strategize cases
Take on additional responsibilities as the role evolves
Qualifications
Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association – active member preferred
Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
Able to work independently while handling multiple files
Decision‑making, public speaking, problem‑solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
What Education & Experience You Need
A Juris Doctorate and an active bar license in any state are required, along with 3‑4 years of experience working on a combination of VAWA, U, T, Naturalization, Removal Defense, and Family‑Based cases
Fluency in English and Russian is strongly preferred
Compensation $160,000 per year
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