Immigration Staff Attorney

Posted: 09/26/2026

Immigration Staff Attorney

San Rafael, CA (Hybrid)
Direct Hire | $90,000+ per year

Our client is seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney to provide legal representation and advocacy for immigrant communities throughout Marin County. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently licensed attorney with immigration law experience gained through internships, law school clinics, fellowships, or direct legal employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in immigration matters before USCIS and related agencies
  • Conduct client interviews, intake assessments, and case evaluations
  • Prepare and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation
  • Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda
  • Provide community legal education and outreach
  • Participate in immigration clinics and intake events
  • Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, interns, and volunteers
  • Maintain accurate case records and reporting requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • 1+ year of immigration law experience, including:
    • Immigration law internships
    • Law school immigration clinics
    • Fellowships or externships
    • Employment with an immigration law firm or nonprofit
  • Experience with USCIS filings and immigration case preparation
  • Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
  • Passion for serving immigrant and underserved communities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Spanish fluency
  • Experience with asylum, family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, removal defense, or naturalization matters

Hybrid Schedule

  • 2 days in the San Rafael office
  • 1 day onsite in Novato
  • 2 days remote (subject to approval)

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Bar Dues Covered
  • Professional Development Support
  • Mental Health Stipend
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Quick Apply today and connect with a Perfect Timing Recruiter.

Perfect Timing is a temporary staffing agency and direct hire recruiting firm that serves clients throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area. We've been helping companies hire and people find jobs in the Bay Area for almost 40 years. Based in San Rafael, we specialize in temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements across administrative support, accounting, finance, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.
 

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