Immigration Associate Attorney

A bit about us:

We are working with a well-respected, tech-forward immigration law firm in Alexandria that is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish speaking) Immigration Associate!

• Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite)
• Base Salary Range: $125k-$160k/year + profit sharing + pension!

Why join us?

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension (firm funded)
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Options for brokerage accounts
• Health benefits
• PTO, sick leave, and federal holidays
• CLE and bar due association paid by firm (up to $500)

Job Details

The Immigration Associate will run their own caseload, client relationships and case strategy, backed by a firm that invests in doing it right. They will work directly with the founding partners, and have the ability to utilize automated technology for case updates and more.

Job Duties:

• Independently manage a full caseload of removal defense and USCIS matters, from intake to resolution.
• Appear at Master Calendar, bond and Individual (merits) hearings.
• Prepare and present cases for asylum, withholding and CAT; cancellation of removal; U visas, T visas, VAWA and SIJS; TPS; adjustment of status; waivers; and family-based petitions.
• Draft briefs, motions to reopen and reconsider, declarations and evidence packets.
• Meet with clients in Spanish and English, and explain high-stakes options clearly and compassionately.

Requirements:

• A law license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Full fluency in Spanish and English, spoken and written. Most of our clients prefer Spanish.
• 2-5+ years of family-based and humanitarian immigration practice preferred, with substantial Immigration Court experience, including bond and Individual Hearings you've handled yourself. (This is a removal-defense practice, not business immigration)

*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO View email address on click.appcast.io DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY*
1. How many years of experience do you have with immigration law?
2. Do you have experience in removal-defense work? Please elaborate!
3. Are you bilingual in English & Spanish?
4. What states are you licensed to practice in?
5. Are you local to Alexandria, VA and able to work onsite? This is not a remote role.
6. What base salary range are you targeting?
7. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?

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