Part-Time Immigration & Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid Immigration and Family Law Associate

Santiago Legal LLC is seeking an Immigration and Family Law Associate with at least three years of family-based and humanitarian immigration experience, as well as experience in family law and Orders for Protection, to join our Minnetonka, Minnesota office.

Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area.

The attorney hired will assist with the preparation and review of family-based petitions, adjustment of status applications, consular processing, green card renewals, removal of conditional residence, citizenship and naturalization applications, work permits (EAD), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications, U visa petitions, VAWA petitions, and deportation defense matters. Additionally, the attorney will handle Orders for Protection (OFPs) in civil domestic abuse cases, criminal domestic abuse defense and representation, and other family law matters affecting immigrant families.

Santiago Legal's attorneys also provide bilingual Spanish-English client consultations, represent clients in USCIS interviews and immigration court proceedings, appear in family court and criminal court for domestic abuse matters, and supervise paralegal staff in case management and document preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges facing Hispanic and Latino immigrant families, experience handling the intersection of immigration and domestic violence cases, and a commitment to providing personalized, culturally sensitive legal representation.

Compensation :

$55,000 - $82,000 yearly

Responsibilities :

• Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
• Provide representation for clients in court in legal cases pertaining to Immigration Law and Family Law, including deportation defense, removal proceedings, and Orders for Protection
• Representation at the Master Calendar and Individual Hearings before the Immigration Court
• Representation at USCIS interviews for adjustment of status, naturalization, and other immigration benefits
• Organize and record all official documents required to file cases, including family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, and domestic violence-related immigration relief
• Appear in family court and criminal court for domestic abuse matters, including OFPs and criminal domestic violence defense
• Conduct bilingual Spanish-English client consultations to ensure culturally sensitive and accessible legal services
• Prepare and file VAWA self-petitions, U visa applications, and TPS applications for clients facing humanitarian crises
• Coordinate with paralegals and support staff on case management, document preparation, and client communication
• Advise clients on the intersection of immigration status and family law matters, particularly in domestic violence cases

Qualifications :

About Company

We want to be known for helping clients emerge from an extremely emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they have a team behind them that really cares and fights for them.