Overview
We are seeking a motivated Junior or Associate Immigration Attorney to join our growing practice. This is a hybrid position based in Washington State, with regular in-person appearances required at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma and the Seattle Immigration Court. Attorneys should expect their schedule to shift day-to-day based on hearing calendars, client visits, and case needs — some days will be fully remote, most will require travel to the detention center or court.
This role is a strong fit for an attorney who is client-centered, adaptable, ambitious, and eager to learn about immigration advocacy, including detained and non-detained removal defense.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Seattle Immigration Court, including merits hearings and master calendar hearings
- Conduct client visits and consultations at the Tacoma detention facility
- Represent clients in bond hearings
- Manage a caseload spanning asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and other humanitarian forms of relief
- Draft and file motions, briefs, applications, and supporting legal documents, including federal court pleadings
- Maintain a willingness to learn new areas of immigration law
- Communicate directly and effectively with Spanish-speaking clients and their families
- Stay current on evolving immigration law, agency guidance, and case law affecting client matters
- Collaborate with attorneys and administrative staff on case strategy and deadlines
- Maintain accurate case files and meet all filing and court deadlines
- Maintain high ethical standards
- Maintain and contribute to a respectful work environment with co-workers and clients
Qualifications
- J.D. and active license to practice law (Bar admission from any state or eligibility to appear under applicable rules)
- Minimum 1 year of experience practicing immigration law; 2–3 years strongly preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish required — a significant portion of our client base is Spanish-speaking only
- Experience with removal defense, detained representation, or EOIR practice is a plus
- Must reside in Washington State and be available to travel to Tacoma and Seattle as needed
- Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage a demanding, fast-moving caseload with professionalism and compassion
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
- Strong work ethic and ambition to become a top-tier immigration attorney
Schedule & Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid role. Attorneys will work remotely on days without hearings or client visits, and in-person when court appearances or detention center visits are required. Schedules can vary week to week based on the immigration court calendar and client needs, so flexibility is essential.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- We value a healthy work-life balance and are committed to a collaborative team environment to achieve this.
- Health and wellness benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus/Incentives: Reviewed and awarded on a quarterly basis
- Paid Time Off: including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to with the subject: Junior Immigration Attorney. Please indicate your Spanish language proficiency and any experience with detained removal defense in your cover letter.
About Navarro Law
Founded on February 3, 2025 by Carlos Navarro, this firm holds a deep commitment to standing up for immigrants and the families who depend on them. Our lean powerhouse currently includes a team of two attorneys and eight support staff. This allows us to foster personal relationships with every client for a truly client-centered practice.
Our attorneys are always candid with clients and provide advice based on their best interest, not ours. We believe people deserve the truth about their case, even when it's not what they were hoping to hear. Honest guidance, delivered with compassion, is at the heart of everything we do. Because navigating the immigration system is hard enough without wondering whether you're getting the full picture — at Navarro Law, our clients always will.
If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for someone who shares our values.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tacoma, WA 98421
