Jobs in Montrose, CA

Immigration Attorney - Removal Defense, Motions & Appeals

4-Day Work Week (M-Th)(court hearings & USCIS interviews as required)

Salary Range: $120-$170k annually commensurate with experiekce, skilks, qualifications, and deoth of removal defense and appellate practice.

About Our Firm

We are a boutique immigration law firm based in Glendale, California, serving clients throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. Our practice emphasizes high-quality legal advocacy, thoughtful litigation strategy, and compassionate representation for immigrant communities. We are intentionally expanding a small, focused removal defense team.

Why This Role Is Different

This position offers a rare opportunity to build and grow a removal defense caseload from the ground up, rather than inheriting an overwhelming docket. The selected attorney will start with a manageable caseload, focus on quality advocacy, and play a meaningful role in shaping litigation strategy.

Position Overview

The Immigration Attorney will handle removal defense matters, including appearances before the Immigration Court, motion and appellate practice, and complex legal analysis. This role may be a strong fit for experienced removal defense attorneys, those impacted by layoffs, or former Immigration Judges or government attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients in Removal Proceedings before the Immigration Court

Handle Master Calendar and Individual (Merits) Hearings

Draft and litigate motions to reopen, reconsider, terminate, and other post-order relief

Prepare and file appeals and briefs before the BIA

Conduct legal research and draft persuasive legal memoranda

Analyze FOIA responses and develop litigation strategies

Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings

Appear at USCIS interviews when required

Collaborate with paralegals and support staff

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license and good standing with a U.S. state bar (California preferred)

Minimum 5 years of immigration law experience required

Minimum 3 years of removal defense experience required

Experience handling Master Calendar and Individual Hearings

Strong motion and appellate writing skills

Prepare/review applications for relief with USCIS

Spanish fluency (spoken and written) required to serve Spanish-speaking clientele

Ability to independently manage litigation matters

Preferred / Plus Experience (Not Required)

Mandamus actions in federal district court

Habeas corpus petitions

Post-conviction relief in criminal court

Prior federal litigation or government experience

Probate/Family court for predicate SIJS orders

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter highlighting removal defense and legal writing experience, and an optional writing sample to with a copy to All inquiries and applications are handled confidentially.

A growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks highly legal assistant to join its expanding team. The firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters.

The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California. Our firm has a large number of active cases in both state and federal courts throughout California.

This is the perfect opportunity to get experience and exposure working with a powerhouse in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries.

Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet all our clients' needs.

Duties/Responsibilities

· Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.

· Drafts legal documents and file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.

· Interviews clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.

· Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.

· Inputting and updating all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings into the firm's calendaring system.

· Calculating and double-checking accurate deadlines based on relevant rules and statutes.

· Managing conflicts and scheduling adjustments as needed.

· Develops and maintains records on cases.

· Organizes, enters, and cross-references documents in a computerized database.

· Assists attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Skills/Abilities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience.

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Work Location: In person

Pay: $25-$30 per hour

• Reviewing and preparing summaries of medical records to effectively advocate for clients.
• Drafting motions and attending hearings to represent clients in court.
• Preparing clients for depositions and attending depositions as needed.
• Drafting initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, and appellate activity.
• Responding to discovery requests and drafting discovery-related motions.
• Regularly attending court appearances to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Taking and defending depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.

• Excellent benefits, including a competitive 401(k) match, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities, with access to training and mentoring programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills, experience, and contributions to our firm.

• Admitted to practice in the State of California.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent research abilities and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Draft and respond to discovery-related motions.
• Regularly attend court appearances.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Draft motions for summary judgments.

Transactional Attorney

Lawyers for Justice is currently seeking a Transactional/Contract Attorneys to join our growing team. Working with our client base, you will be responsible for leading the efforts associated with negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and revising complex settlement agreements in class action matters, seeking court approval of settlements pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the agreements and working with class action administrators to ensure that the settlements are properly administered.

Main Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review and revise various contracts, including class actions settlement agreements;
• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise class action notices, claim forms and other related documents;
• Negotiate, draft, review, and revise motions for approval of class action settlements; and
• Monitor class action administrators to ensure that they are carrying out their responsibilities pursuant to the court's instructions.

Hiring Criteria

• Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar.
• Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
• A positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 25+ attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across California.
• The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include partially paid top-tier health plan, 401(k) with employer match contribution, paid vacation, and potential bonus pay.
• Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education.

Salary: $130,000-$250,000/year

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm known for high-impact wage-and-hour and class action victories
• Work closely with talented litigators on complex, high-visibility cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Build strong litigation skills in federal and state court practice, calendaring, filings, and case management
• Great growth path for motivated legal assistants who want to move up within class action, employment, or consumer law
• Competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and a supportive team that values professionalism, reliability, and initiative

Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. You'll be based in a busy, centrally located office that's easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and nearby communities.

Note: This role requires full-time, on-site work in Glendale plus at least 1 year of experience in a law firm or legal support role, with strong calendaring, organizational, and written communication skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing plaintiff-side law firm with a robust class action and complex litigation practice in both state and federal courts. They focus on representing employees and consumers in wage-and-hour, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm is known for its high-volume caseload, strong track record of results, and commitment to protecting workers and everyday consumers against large corporations.

Job Description

• Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in state and federal courts
• Draft, format, and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents in accordance with court rules and procedures
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and correspondence
• Input, update, and track all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings in the firm's calendaring system
• Calculate and double-check deadlines using applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate schedules, resolve conflicts, and manage adjustments for attorneys, clients, and witnesses
• Conduct client and witness interviews and prepare concise summaries of their statements
• Enter and cross-reference documents in the case management or database system for easy retrieval
• Assist attorneys with special projects and trial preparation as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
• Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment law, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plus
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and basic research methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and grammar
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You'll gain hands-on experience in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation and class actions early in your legal career
• You'll collaborate with a passionate team that values mentorship, professional development, and doing right by clients
• You'll enjoy competitive pay, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and a stable, growth-oriented environment where strong performers can advance

JPC-488

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Beitchman & Zekian, P.C. seeks an attorney with 3 to 5 years of civil and business litigation experience for its Encino office. Applicants should have litigation experience and must be prepared to assume an active case load including propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting law and motion, appearing at hearings and client reporting. Trial experience preferred. The applicant must be energetic, aggressive, a self-starter, and a team-player. The applicant should also enjoy new challenges, be flexible, organized and able to handle all aspects of pretrial law and motion work with minimal supervision. Outstanding research and writing skills are required. We provide competitive salary and benefits.

About Beitchman & Zekian P.C.

• Beitchman & Zekian, P.C. is a boutique law firm in Encino, California. Our attorneys are passionate about providing stellar legal representation to both individual and corporate clients while remaining cost-effective. Each and every matter we handle is guided by our core values: commitment to excellence, hard work, integrity and honesty

Labor & Employment Associate - CA

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2-8 years of experience to join any of their CA offices - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact employment litigation and counseling matters for major national and global clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Handle complex wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Key Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the CA Bar.
• 2-8 years of experience in employment litigation and/or counseling.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive compensation: Base salaries ranging from $210,000 to $360,000, depending on experience.
• Work-life balance: Reasonable billable hour targets with reduced billable roles available.
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid and remote options available.
• Supportive culture: Collaborative teams, strong support staff ratios, and a collegial, inclusive environment.

If you are interested in joining a top-tier employment practice in Los Angeles, please apply or reach out directly to .

Growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly-qualified attorney to join its expanding team. The firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California.

Our firm has a large number of active cases in both state and federal courts throughout California.

This is the perfect opportunity to get experience and exposure working with a powerhouse in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries.

Due to the large number of active cases throughout the state, we are looking to add members to the team immediately as litigation associates.

Hiring Criteria

• Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar.
• Preferred: Experience in civil litigation, including experience in one or more of the following: discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions
• Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
• A positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 25+ attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across California.
• The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include partially paid top-tier health plan, 401(k), paid vacation, and potential bonus pay.
• Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education.

Salary: $130,000-$170,000/year

1. The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
2. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
4. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
5. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.
6. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
7. Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.
8. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.
9. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
10. Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
11. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care.
12. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC.
13. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards
14. Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats.
15. Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff.
16. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.
17. Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager.

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred
• Associates degree in nursing is required. (Individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 5 years of their hire date)

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; Nursery and/or NICU experience preferred.
• Current California Nursing license
• Certification in Maternal Child Health Nursing preferred.

• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
• Basic computer skills
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring Required. (AWHONN or NCC preferred)
• Managing Aggressive Behavior (MAB) within 90 days of hire or notification of requirement; transition to Crisis Prevention Institute Card (CPI)
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.

• Facilitation of precertification and payor authorization processes
• Facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement
• Application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care
• Coordinating communication with physicians.

• Completes a comprehensive assessment to identify opportunities for intervention that are appropriate and realistic for the patient/family's psycho-social, cultural, spiritual, and physical plan of care.
• Assess the patient's healthcare needs and goals; specifically targeting the physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental and financial status.
• Completes and documents timely clinical reviews based on assessment of medical necessity and documented clinical findings in accordance with Hospital policy and payer requirements.
• Communicates with attending physician regarding appropriateness of patient admissions, resource utilization, and when documentation does not support continued stay.
• Assesses readmission risk based on established Hospital criteria.

• Demonstrates an understanding of medical necessity and intensity of service, and incorporates payer requirements into the development of a safe, effective, and timely discharge plan.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the patient's clinical condition, social, and financial resources to determine the most appropriate care setting, practice standards for evaluation, treatment delivery options (Home, SAR, SNF,
• LTACH, Acute Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Board/Care, Recuperative Care, Shelter), and resources required to support safe transition of care.
• Incorporates risk of readmission and socio-economic factors in the creation of a safe and individualized transition plan.
• Engages the patient and family/support network in developing the transition plan.
• Collaborates actively with the interdisciplinary team throughout the patient's stay to re-assess and adjust the plan for care progression and transition according to the patient's clinical condition.
• Advocates for the patient with the payer and/or IPA to ensure the most effective care progression and transition plan for the patient.

• Coordinates the progression of care to ensure that the ongoing needs of the patient and family are adequately addressed.
  • a.Identifies psychosocial and financial barriers, (e.g. substance abuse, homelessness, unsafe or abusive living arrangement) and collaborates with or delegates to Clinical Social Work colleagues.
  • b.Identifies discharge planning needs and facilitates transfers to acute and post-acute venues.
  • c.Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical requirements, individual payer networks and coverage, and impact of patient's living environment and support network in creating a transition plan.
  • d.Identifies and facilitates home care and durable medical equipment needs at the time of discharge.
  • e. Facilitates palliative or hospice care when needed
• Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure timely and effective care progression and achievement of desired outcomes.
• Oversees discharge planning and facilitates safe transitions to community settings.
• Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
• Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.
• Coordinates and monitors scheduling of tests/procedures of patients and reports results to other healthcare members when appropriate. Identifies recurrent problems and recommends strategies for resolution.

• Develops and evaluates case management plans and protocols in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates actions taken to assure cost-effective care including physician length of stay, diagnostic related groups cost reporting, morbidity and mortality reports and monitoring of readmissions.
• Utilizes avoidable day reporting tool to identify sources of barriers to patients' progression of care.

• Serves as a liaison between members of the interdisciplinary care team, community providers, payers, and patient/family to ensure safe and effective plans and smooth transitions between internal and external levels of care.
• Ensures consistent and timely communication with Patient Financial Services and HIM as needed to confirm patient status and/or authorization to support the billing process.
• Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care.
• Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to review and discuss patient care, progress and identified outcomes. Defines and manages deviations from the plan of care.
• Participates in and or facilitates patient care conferences and family meetings.
• Provides support and clinical expertise for nursing/ancillary personnel related to patient care issues.
• Maintains communication with Nurse Managers and other Case Managers relative to individual patient care and/or system problems.
• Assures prompt reporting of medical/legal issues to Risk Management and appropriate Administrative parties.
• Facilitates peer to peer discussions between attending physicians, Case Management Consultants, and Physician Advisor in cases requiring evaluation and justification of medical necessity for admission by the payer.
• Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.

• Within the nursing scope of practice, the care manager continuously assesses self-knowledge and competencies to assure job performance.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings and shares knowledge related to the practice of case management
• Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation as related to discharge planning, patient/family engagement, and communication of financial responsibility.
• Maintains respect for the dignity of every person by addressing issues and concerns with workers directly, with a positive problem-solving approach, and the observance of the right to patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates concern, respect, and caring for all customers, both internal and external, regardless of their diagnosis or socioeconomic status.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relations.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred

• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or related experience required. Internals with at least 18 months acute care case management/coordination experience will be considered in lieu of nursing clinical experience.
• Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA's, and FQHC's).

• Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills
• Current California Nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification in Case Management preferred.
• ED Care Managers: Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 90 days from hire/transfer.