Litigation Immigration Attorney (Remote-Seattle)

Litigation ImmigrationAttorney Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 per year, based on experience Schedule: Monday to Friday No Billable Hours About the Role Quiroga Law Office, PLLC is hiring an Immigration Litigation Attorney based in the Seattle area to handle litigation matters connected to our immigration practice. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to do meaningful advocacy work, manage substantive cases, appear in court when needed, and contribute to a mission-driven firm without the pressure of billable-hour requirements. This role is litigation and appearance-focused. The ideal candidate is comfortable appearing in court, attending USCIS interviews, speaking with clients, developing case strategy, and advocating in high-pressure settings. We are not primarily looking for a research-only or writing-only attorney. We are looking for someone confident in courtroom advocacy, public speaking, client interaction, and case preparation. Because this position requires attendance at court hearings, USCIS interviews, and other in-person proceedings as needed, the attorney must be located in or near Seattle, Washington. Who We Are Quiroga Law Office, PLLC was founded in 2009. We are a law firm for immigrants by immigrants, focused on helping clients live, work, and thrive in the United States. Our practice includes asylum, citizenship, family immigration, non-immigrant visas, deportation defense, temporary protected status, green cards, waivers, consular processing, and litigation. We are a growing, organized, and collaborative firm with a strong commitment to accountability, high-quality legal work, and professional development. Responsibilities Represent clients in court and attend in-person proceedings as required. Prepare for hearings, oral arguments, court appearances, USCIS interviews, and other litigation-related proceedings. Analyze case facts, legal issues, procedural risks, and available legal options. Develop case strategies in collaboration with attorneys, legal staff, and firm leadership. Manage multiple litigation matters while maintaining high-quality work product. Maintain organized case files and ensure timely completion of litigation tasks and deadlines. Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, courts, government agencies, opposing counsel, and internal teams. Travel locally as required for hearings, interviews, trials, and other case-related proceedings. Support a culture of preparation, accountability, and strong advocacy. Qualifications Must be located in Seattle, WA, or within a reasonable commuting distance. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Active bar license and good standing in at least one U.S. state. Admission to the Washington State Bar is highly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of post-J.D. court litigation experience. Experience appearing in court and handling litigation matters. Strong understanding of court procedures and courtroom protocol. Ability to manage complex cases, competing deadlines, and changing priorities. Excellent communication, judgment, and advocacy skills. Immigration litigation experience is preferred, but not required. A legal writing sample authored by the applicant is required. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. No billable hour requirement. Health insurance plan upon qualification. Dental insurance plan upon qualification. Vision insurance plan upon qualification. Meaningful legal work supporting immigrants and their families. Opportunity to work closely with firm leadership. Pro bono opportunities. Professional growth in a mission-driven and collaborative environment. Supportive team culture focused on excellence, accountability, and impact. Additional Information This is a Seattle-based position. The attorney must be able to attend court hearings, USCIS interviews, and other in-person proceedings as needed. As a condition of employment, applicants may be required to successfully complete a background check, including education verification, licensure verification, and criminal history review. #J-18808-Ljbffr ImmigrationJobs