Immigration Attorney

Job Title:

Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm located in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Immigration Attorney to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to assist individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system, with a strong focus on humanitarian, family-based, and removal defense cases. The attorney will be expected to handle all aspects of casework, from legal consultations to courtroom representation, while working closely with a team devoted to client-centered legal advocacy.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal support in immigration matters, including applications for visas, lawful permanent residence, naturalization, and removal defense

• Represent clients in court proceedings, USCIS interviews, and immigration-related hearings

• Draft legal documents, affidavits, briefs, motions, and supporting materials for various immigration filings

• Conduct in-depth legal research and remain current with changing immigration policies and case law

• Engage in case strategy discussions and contribute to collaborative decision-making

• Maintain detailed case notes, deadlines, and records in accordance with firm protocols

• Work closely with paralegals, support staff, and interpreters to ensure effective case management

• Communicate with clients in a clear, compassionate, and culturally competent manner

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing

• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)

• Prior experience in immigration law, with exposure to family-based and removal defense cases

• Familiarity with relevant U.S. immigration procedures, statutes, and administrative guidelines

• Strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied caseload

• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team-based legal environment

• High level of professionalism and ethical standards

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required

Certifications:

• Active Bar Membership in any U.S. state (in good standing)

Skills:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

• Legal drafting and oral advocacy

• Research and analytical reasoning

• Time management and multitasking

• Empathy and cultural sensitivity

• Courtroom and interview preparedness

• Attention to procedural detail

Job Location:

• Des Moines, IA (on-site position)