Bilingual Immigration Staff Attorney (English-Spanish)

Job Description

Bilingual (English-Spanish) Immigration Staff Attorney | Mangone Law Firm, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Attorney role at Mangone Law Firm, LLC, located in New Jersey, United States. Since its establishment in 2012, Mangone Law Firm has been dedicated to helping new Americans nationwide achieve legal status, embodying core values where excellence is intentional, quality is uncompromised, and going above and beyond is standard practice. The firm is an Inc. 5000 Honoree, recognized for its resilience, innovation, and commitment to outstanding results even in challenging times, fueled by a strong, purpose-driven culture. This high-level immigration attorney role requires surgical precision and a departure from the status quo, offering the opportunity to apply legal expertise to directly support vulnerable clients, ensure families remain together, and make a significant, meaningful impact on people’s lives. Join a thriving, forward-moving team committed to growth and making a difference every day.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New Jersey, United States
• Team: Part of a frontline legal team, providing guidance to paralegals and legal assistants.
• Mission: To navigate complex immigration law for vulnerable clients, ensuring they receive precise and compassionate legal representation to achieve legal status.
• Tech Stack: Google Workspace, Slack, Camplegal

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategy Development: Develop personalized legal strategies for clients, tailored to their unique legal circumstances.
• Document Review: Meticulously review application packets, declarations, and motions for various immigration petitions, including family-based, consular processing, T-Visas, SIJS, VAWA, and waivers.
• Team Mentorship: Grade and provide constructive feedback to paralegals and legal assistants to ensure accurate and timely document delivery.
• Client Advocacy: Conduct exhaustive initial reviews to identify legal issues and represent clients in Adjustment of Status (AOS) interviews before USCIS.
• Operational Support: Serve as “Attorney of the Day,” providing legal guidance to the team, attending operational meetings, and participating in Consultation Day Events.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must possess an active U.S. Bar license.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of two years of attorney experience, specifically in reviewing complex immigration cases such as T-Visa, VAWA, U-Visa, and SIJS.
• Skills: Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish with native or fluent proficiency, and proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and Immigration Case Management Systems including Camplegal.
• Attributes: Must demonstrate a growth-oriented “can-do” attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and meticulous attention to detail, handling a workload of 45 to 50 hours per week.