Employment Opportunities with Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai, LLP

Immigration Associate Attorney (Bilingual- English/Spanish) at Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP

Job Location: Los Angeles, California 

Job Description: We are seeking an Immigration Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience handling family-based immigration matters. We provide direct legal services to members of the hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 11. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a caseload consisting of, but not limited to, family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, and waivers. Experience with asylum cases is a plus. Strong oral and written Spanish language fluency is required given that the position requires frequent communication with monolingual Spanish-speaking clients.  Recent graduates with a demonstrated commitment to immigration law will be considered. The candidate must be willing to travel to Orange County and Phoenix, AZ periodically to meet with clients, attend hearings, conduct outreach, and represent the firm as needed. The position requires a minimum of two (2) days per week in office.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school 
• Admission to California or Arizona bar at the time of applying
• 1-3 years of experience in family-based immigration law
• Strong fluency in Spanish, with excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff

Benefits: 

• Excellent family medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Benefits
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies
• Professional development, including mandatory CLE and bar dues are paid
• Salary range $84,000 - $99,000, commensurate with experience

Application Process: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to jobs@hsrlegalfund.comwith “Immigration Associate 2024” in the subject line. 

Estate Planning Associate Attorney (Bilingual-English/Spanish) at Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP

Job Location  
Los Angeles, CA; Hybrid Schedule, minimum two (2) days per week in Office

Job Description   
We are seeking an Estate Planning Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience handling estate planning, trust administration, probate, or real estate matters. We provide direct legal services to members of UNITE HERE Local 11. The ideal candidate will be able to manage preparing estate plans that include revocable living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. 

Strong oral and written Spanish language fluency is required given that the position requires frequent communication with monolingual Spanish-speaking clients. Recent graduates will be considered with a demonstrated commitment to estate planning or related matters. The candidate must be willing to travel to Orange County and Phoenix, AZ one or two times per month to meet with clients, attend hearings, conduct outreach, and represent the firm as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to California or Arizona bar at the time of applying
• 1-5 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, probate, or real estate
• Strong fluency in Spanish, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff

Benefits

• Excellent family medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Benefits
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies
• Professional development, including CLEs and bar dues are paid
• Salary range $79,000 - $104,000, commensurate with experience

Application Process: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to jobs@hsrlegalfund.com with “Estate Planning Associate” in the subject line.

Estate Planning Paralegal (Bilingual - English/Spanish) 

Job Location  
Downtown Los Angeles (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week remote)

Job Description  
Our Los Angeles office provides legal services to union workers and is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) estate planning paralegal to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience in estate planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform document review and analysis. 
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. 
• Manage caseload effectively and efficiently. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and databases. 
• Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documents.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration matters. 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, strong Spanish language skills are required. 
• Strong document review skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills. 
• Excellent case management skills. 
• Strong computer skills. 
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Active Notary Public commission preferred but not required.

Benefits  
• Competitive salary ($25-$32 per hour depending on experience)   
• Family health and dental coverage   
• Generous 401k program    
• Paid vacation starting at two weeks annually.  

Application Process: To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your experience, your resume, and a list of references (at least two professional) to jobs@hsrlegalfund.com with “Estate Planning Paralegal Position” in the title.

Law Clerk

Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP is currently accepting applications for Summer 2025 law clerk positions. Summer law clerks are expected to become integral members of a team of dedicated attorneys and staff that exclusively represent plaintiffs in civil rights, human rights, and workers’ rights litigation.

For over 40 years, our attorneys have achieved results that have established our firm as a leader in employment and civil rights law. Our attorneys are regularly recognized as the best in their field. Their work has had a major impact on the evolution of state and federal employment law and on the civil and financial remedies available to people who are harmed by civil rights violations. Our advocacy takes a multi-prong approach to advance what we strongly believe is the common good. At Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP, we live our values and political views, which center on equal rights and fair treatment for all. Ultimately, we work to restore balance and humanity where both have been lost or severely compromised.

Application Process: Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and writing sample as one PDF attachment to Jessica Valdenegro at jessicav@hadsellstormer.com. The subject line of the email should read, “Summer 2024 Law Clerk Position.” 

The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, have strong research and writing skills, and will be in his or her second year of law school. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Wednesday, December 4, 2024, or until all law clerk positions are filled, whichever occurs first.

At Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai, LLP we offer a professional and energetic workplace, and we are looking for a dedicated team player to join us.  If you meet the requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply today!