Federal Litigation LAW CLERK— Immigration Law Firm

Employer: Goldberg & Associates P.C.

Position Location: Los Angeles CA (on-site)

Other Offices: Melvindale MI; New York NY; Cairo Egypt; Djibouti; Manila Philippines (role is based on-site in Los Angeles)

Schedule: Full-time; open availability with overtime as needed

About Us

Goldberg & Associates P.C. is a global high-tempo immigration practice representing clients nationwide and abroad. We handle the full spectrum of immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Our federal practice includes complex litigation in U.S. district courts and appellate advocacy in the U.S. Courts of Appeals (including the Second Sixth and Ninth Circuits among others). The firms docket spans family-based and employment-based petitions humanitarian relief (asylum VAWA U/T) waivers and complex admissibility issues motions and appeals before EOIR/BIA and federal actions (e.g. mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act challenges) as well as petitions for review and stays. With offices in Los Angeles Michigan New York Cairo Djibouti and the Philippines our team collaborates across time zones to deliver precise deadline-driven work on matters that materially affect our clients lives. The environment is rigorous and collegial; the training responsibility and exposure you gain here are dynamic and genuinely career-defining.

Julie A. Goldberg is the founder and principal of Goldberg & Associates P.C. She is a nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney in complex federal litigation civil rights and immigration Ms. Goldberg is noted for rigorous legal analysis and unwavering integrity. Her notable matters include Guerra v. Shanahan 831 F.3d 59 (2d Cir. 2016); Hadwan v. U.S. Dept of State 340 F. Supp. 3d 351 (S.D.N.Y. 2018); a landmark habeas victory in Al-Sadeai v. U.S. Immigration & Customs Enft No. 3:19-cv-02081 (S.D. Cal. 2020)-followed by the governments dismissal of its Ninth Circuit appeal; and serving as counsel of record before the U.S. Supreme Court in Abdulla v. Garland No. 20-1167 (U.S. 2021). The firm is known for zealous advocacy strategic innovation and a deep commitment to justice for vulnerable individuals and families worldwide.

Position Summary

We seek a Federal Litigation l with a strong work ethic schedule flexibility and an ownership mentality to help drive a high-volume multi-jurisdiction docket across U.S. district courts and courts of appeals. Under attorney supervision you will manage matters from intake through judgment and appeal serving as the day-to-day engine for complex cases involving APA/mandamus habeas FOIA and related constitutional/statutory claims. You will be responsible for rules-based deadline control (FRCP FRAP and Local Rules) CM/ECF filing across multiple jurisdictions precise document assembly (OCR bookmarks exhibits declarations proposed orders) and rigorous quality control (Bluebook accuracy record citations sealed/redacted filings protective orders). You will research and format discovery and procedural/administrative motions (e.g. motions to compel protective orders discovery sanctions motions to continue or extend time motions to seal/redact substitute/withdraw counsel amend/correct filings and local-rule administrative motions) as well as supporting declarations notices and proposed orders; assist with filing oppositions and replies as assigned; finalize pretrial filings; and file and calendar appellate papers (initiating documents appendices/excerpts of record tables certificates). You will monitor PACER manage ECF notices deficiency cures and service proofs; maintain calendars ticklers and briefing matrices; conduct targeted legal research with LexisNexis/Lexis (including Lexis AI); and build hearing and TRO/PI binders. You will also coordinate third-party vendors (court reporters interpreters records retrieval process servers e-discovery/trial graphics/printing) ensure evidentiary and confidentiality protocols are followed and communicate professionally with clients co-counsel opposing counsel and court staff.

**All legal work is performed under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

Motion & Pleading Practice - Replace with the following

• Draft format and file discovery and administrative motions (e.g. motions to compel for protective order for discovery sanctions to continue or extend time to seal/redact to amend/correct filings to substitute/withdraw counsel oppositions replies) with supporting declarations exhibits and proposed orders.
• Assist with TRO/PI (Rule 65) papers and hearing materials (e.g. binders exhibit indices proposed orders) as assigned; ensure compliance with local rules and judge-specific procedures.
• Create and maintain tables of contents and tables of authorities; ensure Bluebook citation accuracy and precise pin cites.
• Prepare Rule 26 disclosures exhibit lists witness lists and other pretrial filings; organize deposition and hearing binders.

Docketing Deadlines & Filing

• Calculate deadlines under FRCP FRAP and applicable Local Rules (and state analogs); maintain rules-based calendars and deadline matrices.
• File via CM/ECF and state e-filing systems; manage ECF bounces/deficiency cures; maintain service proofs and certificate compliance.
• Monitor PACER dockets; track orders briefing schedules and hearing settings; prepare status reports for attorneys and clients.

Research & Writing Support

• Conduct targeted legal and factual research using LexisNexis/Lexis (incl. Lexis AI) and court/library resources; Shepardize/KeyCite as appropriate.
• Draft research memos fact chronologies cite tables and concise advocacy sections for motions oppositions and replies.
• Assist with FOIA litigation filings and evidence management.

Appellate Support (U.S. Courts of Appeals & State Appeals)

• Prepare notices of appeal docketing statements appendix/excerpts of record and word-count certifications; manage service and filing per circuit rules.
• Calendar FRAP and circuit-specific deadlines; coordinate Rule 28(j) letters and supplemental authorities.

Trial/Hearing & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate court reporters/videographers interpreters process servers records vendors e-discovery/hosting trial graphics and printers.
• Manage exhibit labeling Bates stamping OCR/bookmarks PDF/A compliance and sealing/redaction protocols.

Client & Team Communication

• Maintain professional timely communications with clients; capture time entries accurately; document all actions in the CMS.
• Collaborate across offices to balance workload and ensure consistent work product standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of paralegal experience in federal litigation (district and/or appellate); exposure to state-court practice.
• Proficiency with CM/ECF PACER and at least one state e-filing system; familiarity with local rules and judge-specific procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate and manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions; impeccable organization and follow-through.
• Strong drafting editing and Bluebook citation skills; advanced Adobe Acrobat (OCR bookmarks redactions PDF assembly).
• Research proficiency with LexisNexis/Lexis (including Lexis AI); comfort with additional tools a plus.
• High integrity discretion and professional client service; ability to work overtime and adjust hours to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with APA/mandamus habeas FOIA and civil-rights matters; familiarity with protective orders and sealing/redaction practice.
• Appellate experience in the Second Sixth Ninth or other Circuits.
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Arabic strongly preferred; other languages welcomed).
• Familiarity with and exposure to various case-management systems (e.g. Clio LawLogix/eImmigration) and rules-based docketing tools.

Work Schedule & Environment

On-site in our Los Angeles office; standard business hours (9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time with one hour lunch from 1pm to 2pm) with open availability for overtime as needed. Fast-paced deadline-driven environment where confidentiality and precision are mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate or Salary: $36-$38 per hour overtime if hourly and discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: $250 monthly healthcare stipend (taxable); dental/vision; PTO/paid holidays; 401(k).

***Final compensation will be based on skills experience and location

EEO Statement

Goldberg & Associates P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other protected status.