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Mission Action

Immigration Attorney

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K/yr

Immigration Attorney Program: Deportation Defense and Legal Advocacy Program Compensation: $80,000 ... Summer Recess and Winter Recess, and 401(K) with employer matching. Schedule: M-F 9:30-5:30PM ...

Konare Law

2027 Summer Associate

Timonium, MD

Summer Associates are integrated into the firm's daily operations from day one, working alongside ... under attorney supervision * Conduct legal research in immigration law using Westlaw and other ...

Konare Law

2027 Summer Associate

Frederick, MD · On-site

Summer Associates are integrated into the firms daily operations from day one, working alongside ... under attorney supervision * Conduct legal research in immigration law using Westlaw and other ...

Konare Law

2027 Summer Associate

Frederick, MD · On-site

$20/hr

Summer Associates are integrated into the firm's daily operations from day one, working alongside ... under attorney supervision * Conduct legal research in immigration law using Westlaw and other ...

Konare Law

2027 Summer Associate

Timonium, MD · On-site

$20/hr

Summer Associates are integrated into the firm's daily operations from day one, working alongside ... under attorney supervision * Conduct legal research in immigration law using Westlaw and other ...

Konare Law

2027 Summer Associate

Frederick, MD

Summer Associates are integrated into the firm's daily operations from day one, working alongside ... under attorney supervision * Conduct legal research in immigration law using Westlaw and other ...

Public Counsel

Managing Attorney

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Recruits and supervises OUL's academic year and summer law student interns, and supports the ... immigration, and child, youth & family/education) * Serves as counsel in select pieces of OUL ...

Public Counsel

Managing Attorney

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Recruits and supervises OUL's academic year and summer law student interns, and supports the ... immigration, and child, youth & family/education) * Serves as counsel in select pieces of OUL ...

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How much do summer immigration attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer immigration attorney in the United States is $90,223.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Summer Immigration Attorney?

A Summer Immigration Attorney is typically a law student or recent graduate working temporarily at a law firm or organization that specializes in immigration law during the summer months. Their duties often include assisting with legal research, drafting documents, attending client meetings, and supporting attorneys with case preparation related to visas, asylum, deportation defense, and other immigration matters. This role provides practical experience and exposure to the complexities of immigration law, helping prepare aspiring attorneys for a career in the field.

What are some common challenges faced by Summer Immigration Attorneys during their internships?

Summer Immigration Attorneys often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of casework within tight deadlines, navigating complex and frequently changing immigration laws, and communicating effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds who may have limited English proficiency. Additionally, they must quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment while working under supervision and collaborating closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and senior attorneys. Developing strong organizational skills and cultural sensitivity are key to succeeding in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Immigration Attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Immigration Attorney, you need a solid understanding of immigration law, legal research, and case management, typically supported by completion of at least one year of law school. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and case management software is often required. Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity are essential soft skills for effectively serving clients from diverse backgrounds. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate legal representation, client trust, and successful case outcomes in a fast-evolving legal environment.
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Immigration Attorney

Mission Action

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Mission Action has been growing rapidly, therefore, we have created a lot of new positions across our different programs and departments. Please consider joining our team to serve the communities.
Mission Action nurtures individual wellness and cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society. As a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization, we work to improve lives on an individual level as well as affect broader social change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing. We work together across programs to address homelessness, lack of affordable housing, and to support immigrant rights in order to meet the complex needs of our communities and collectively address the root causes of suffering and injustice. To learn more about our organization's model and impact, we encourage you to watch the following video.
Job Announcement
Immigration Attorney
Position: Immigration Attorney
Program: Deportation Defense and Legal Advocacy Program
Compensation: $80,000. Full time equivalent. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, paid holiday, paid sick leave, generous vacation with Summer Recess and Winter Recess, and 401(K) with employer matching.
Schedule: M-F 9:30-5:30PM (flexible), Exempt Position
About the Program
Since 2008, Mission Action's Deportation Defense & Legal Advocacy Program has been a local leader in providing pro bono legal defense for individuals and families facing deportation. We use creative legal and advocacy strategies to challenge prolonged detention, constitutional violations, and other injustices in the immigration legal system through direct services, appeals, impact litigation, and public advocacy. We represent individuals threatened with deportation by challenging removability, and through applications for relief, including asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention Against Torture, waivers of inadmissibility and deportability, and applications for U-visa, T-Visa, and VAWA relief. We strive to connect our individual casework to broader movements for immigrants' rights, racial justice, and abolition and to be guided by the communities we work alongside. We are a caring and supportive team that values sustainability and wellness in this challenging work.
What you'll do
  • Conduct intakes with potential clients, screen for claims for relief, and provide legal counsel and advice.
  • Provide full-scope representation to individuals facing removal before the Immigration Court, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • Stay informed of developments in agency practice, policy, and law.
  • Participate in agency meetings, community activities, collaborative meetings, and trainings.
  • Engage in outreach, education, and advocacy in the area of immigrant rights on the local and state level.
  • Maintain and establish relationships with community partners and immigration service providers.

Other Organizational Duties
  • Conducts business in accordance with the Mission Action Employee Handbook, exercising sound judgment and serving the best interests of the agency and the community.
  • Works within the framework of the agency's mission, vision, values, theory of change, and organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, restorative justice, trauma-informed work, and language justice.
  • Commits themselves to treating each community member with respect and dignity.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor or equivalent and active bar admission.
  • Experience practicing removal defense and direct services.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish-speakers (i.e., advanced Spanish skills).
  • Ability to work effectively and compassionately with survivors of trauma and clients with mental illness.
  • Strong commitment to working with low-income and underserved communities, with an ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of clients and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and community empowerment.
  • Familiarity and demonstrated commitment to DSCS mission, values, and organizational work.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently to manage priorities and prioritize workflow.
  • Strong computer knowledge, ability to use Adobe and Microsoft Office.
  • Commitment to providing culturally humble services.

How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested in applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three professional references, including a supervisorial reference to https://www.missionaction.org/about/careers/. Immediately interviewing on a rolling basis until position is filled. Please visit our web site for additional information on our organization at: www.missionaction.org
Mission Action (www.misstionaction.org) is an equal-opportunity employer which values lived experience and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible. We encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District. Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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