LATAM Bilingual EOIR Legal Writer

About Us
At the Attorney Ernesto Law Group, we believe that everyone deserves high-quality legal services, regardless of income or legal status. Our firm concentrates on Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Family Law, fighting hard for the communities we serve. If you are passionate about legal advocacy and making a real difference in people's lives, we want you on our team. Job SummaryWe are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and persuasive Full-Time EOIR Legal Writer to join our dedicated removal defense practice. In this role, your primary responsibility will be crafting high-caliber legal writing for proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The ideal candidate thrives on legal research, persuasive argument drafting, and transforming complex client histories into compelling personal declarations. Because we serve a diverse client base, full bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required to interview clients directly and draft accurate legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities
• Legal Writing & Motion Drafting: Draft persuasive legal briefs, pre-hearing statements, motions to terminate, motions to reopen, bond motions, appellate briefs, and legal memorandums for EOIR proceedings.
• Client Declarations & Affidavit Drafting: Conduct in-depth, compassionate client interviews in Spanish to craft detailed, highly persuasive written affidavits and narrative personal declarations in English.
• Legal Research & Case Strategy: Conduct targeted legal research on evolving BIA decisions, circuit court case law, country conditions, and statutory relief requirements to support motion arguments.
• Relief Application Packets: Synthesize supporting evidence, expert declarations, and country condition exhibits into cohesive, well-indexed removal defense filings (Asylum, Withholding of Removal, CAT, Cancellation of Removal, and Adjustment of Status).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with lead immigration attorneys to refine legal theories, edit draft filings, and align writing with overarching court strategies. Qualifications
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Experience:
1+ years of dedicated experience drafting legal arguments, motions, and client declarations for EOIR removal defense cases.
• Exceptional Writing & Analytical

Skills:
Proven ability to construct clear, logical, and persuasive legal arguments. Strong research and editing capabilities are essential. (Legal writing sample required).
• Bilingual Fluency: Native or professional-level fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken), with demonstrated skill in translating client testimony into precise written English declarations.
• Core Competencies: Highly analytical, empathetic listener, detail-oriented, and able to produce high-quality written work under tight court deadlines.
• Technical

Requirements:
Must have a personal computer, headset, and reliable high-speed internet access.

What We Offer
• 100% Remote Work: Fully remote environment open to qualified candidates in LATAM.
• Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST).
• Compensation: $8.00 – $12.00 USD / hour (commensurate with experience).
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Growth: Continuous opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a mission-driven team.

How to Apply
If you are ready to apply your legal writing talents to defend our community, we want to hear from you Apply through LinkedIn or send your CV and an English legal writing sample (e.g., drafted client declaration, redacted motion excerpt, or narrative brief) to: operations@abogadoernesto.com Subject line: [Your Name] – EOIR Legal Writer