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Job Description Job Title: Mandarin Bilingual Immigration Law Clerk Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Person Locations: Dallas, TX | Pasadena CA | Santa Ana, CA About Us The Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C. is a leading, full-service immigration law firm with offices in Los Angeles and Dallas, as well as international operations. We are dedicated exclusively to immigration law — helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal challenges with skill, compassion, and integrity. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree, a distinction that reflects our intentional investment in our people and workplace culture. We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment where team members feel valued, empowered, and equipped to succeed. Our firm prioritizes professional development, clear career pathways, and a culture of accountability and respect — creating a workplace where high performers can build meaningful, long-term careers. About the Role We are seeking a Mandarin Bilingual Immigration Law Clerk to join our team in Dallas, Pasadena or Santa Ana. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience or strong interest in immigration law and will be comfortable supporting case preparation in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. In this position, you will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to assist with preparing filings, organizing supporting documentation, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate case records. You will also support client communication, helping ensure timely and professional interactions throughout the lifecycle of each case. This position is intended for candidates seeking a long-term opportunity with the firm. We are looking for individuals who can commit to at least one year in the role and who are interested in developing into an Associate Attorney with the firm over time. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive legal research on statutes, case law, and immigration regulations to support case strategy and attorney decision-making, • Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, motions, client declarations, and correspondence under attorney supervision, • Prepare and file applications, motions, and supporting documentation before EOIR and USCIS in compliance with applicable requirements, • Accurately prepare immigration forms and ensure all filings meet procedural and regulatory standards., • Assist in preparing case files for hearings, filings, and client consultations, ensuring all materials are complete and well-organized, • Review discovery and case-related documents, and prepare concise summaries for attorney review, • Maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic case files while ensuring strict confidentiality of sensitive information, • Communicate with clients, as directed by attorneys, to gather necessary information, provide case updates, and clarify documentation requirements, • Serve as a client liaison, ensuring inquiries are addressed promptly, professionally, and with a client-first approach, • Monitor Immigration Court deadlines, track case progress, and support timely filings to ensure compliance, • Provide additional legal and administrative support to attorneys and the broader legal team as needed Qualifications: • Enrolled in a Juris Doctor program (2L/3L) or recent JD graduate (required), • Bilingual in English and Mandarin (required), • Previous experience in a U.S. immigration law firm (required), • Previous experience using legal client management software (preferred), • Authorization to work in the United States (required), • Strong academic record and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, • Genuine interest in immigration law and a desire to learn and contribute, • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, • Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage multiple deadlines, • Professional demeanor, with strong communication and client service skills, • Opportunities for advancement within the firm Competitive Compensation & Benefits • Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience., • Performance-based bonuses to reward excellence., • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions., • Health Spending Account (HSA)., • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and U.S. federal holidays. Work Location: In-person at our Dallas, TX, Pasadena, CA or Santa Ana, CA office. If you are a driven professional who is passionate about immigration law, eager to gain valuable legal experience, and comfortable interacting with clients, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team. Join us in delivering legal excellence with compassion and integrity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, contacting our offices by phone, email, or social media regarding this position is strictly prohibited. Any inquiries about application status through these channels will result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Our hiring team carefully reviews every submission and will contact qualified candidates directly.

Job DescriptionSalary: $23.03/hour + certification pay This position is open until filled. JOB SUMMARY The Police Officer is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic law and city ordinances, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, apprehension of criminals and calls for service. Included in the duties above are patrolling, investigation, traffic regulation, community relations and other law enforcement activities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation, first aid at accidents, detection, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct., • Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance., • Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent., • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the relevant federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances in order to ensure action in accordance with legal requirements., • Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect., • Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, and any other calls that require police presence. Take appropriate law enforcement action., • Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances, fire department and other law enforcement vehicles as necessary. Take measurements and draw diagrams of scene., • Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift. Seeks out and questions the victim, any witnesses and/or suspects. Develops leads and tips to assist with the investigation of the crime. Searches crime scenes for any leads or evidence. Analyze and evaluate evidence of a crime and arrest offenders if required. Prepare and review all cases for giving testimony and testifying in court proceedings., • Prepares a variety of reports and records including officers Daily Log, calls for service reports, offense reports, arrest reports, accident reports, evidence log, assault victim documentation, field interrogation report, DWI reports, intoxilyzer report, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc., • Undertakes community oriented police work to include assisting citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse resistance education (DARE), traffic safety, TXDPS H.E.A.T program and extra patrol requests., • Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits which may include obtaining and processing evidence, compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities., • Assist in preserving the integrity of a crime scene including producing a crime scene entry log and when instructed assisting the Detectives in the recovery of evidence, handling and processing it as instructed, photographing it for reporting purposes and securing it as specified in policy and procedure., • Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchange information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtain advice from the City Attorney, Court Clerk, and Municipal Prosecutors Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned., • Maintain contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS • Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities., • Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operation activities., • Serves as a member of various employee committees., • Serves as field training officer when assigned., • Responsible for the training and development of new recruits., • Responsible for training and demonstrating all department duties, procedures and responsibilities to new recruits throughout their eight week training program., • Responsible for the ceremonial escort of the color (US and Texas Flag) for public events., • Performs other related duties as assigned. FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY • Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks. QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Two (2) years of related work experience in full time pay service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction or a related field preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City., • Must be TCOLE Certified., • Must complete a Field Training Officer certification course., • Must possess a Class C Texas Drivers License., • To participate in Motorcycle patrol the employee must possess a class MC Texas Drivers License and have satisfactory completed a motorcycle certification course., • Must complete a motorcycle certification course., • Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment., • Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below., • Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations., • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing., • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and supervisors., • Ability to exercise sound and sensible judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions., • Ability to follow verbal commands and written instructions., • Ability to learn the Citys geography., • Ability to meet departments physical standards. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun, expandable baton, handcuffs, Intoxilyzer, first aid equipment, MDVR, AED, ticket writer, computers, night vision equipment, gas mask, flashlight, taser, RMS computer system, mobile RMS/CAD, metal detectors, fingerprint equipment, credit card machine, camera, motorcycle (when qualified), ATV, bicycle, mules, auto recharger pack and other equipment prescribed by the Police Department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds (drag a person to safety), physically restrain and chase after someone (stamina). Must be able to do the above with a bulletproof vest on, which can weigh anywhere from six (6) to ten (10) pounds and a duty belt which can weigh anywhere from twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) pounds when stocked with all appropriate gear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions, an air-conditioned office environment and in a vehicle. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately noisy while in the field. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.