Senior Immigration Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Immigrants First is a full-service immigration law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex immigration process. We ensure that every client receives top-notch representation in all aspects of their immigration case. 

We represent clients in Business Immigration matters as well as matters before the Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the federal district courts, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Salary: $110,000-$150,000 depending on experience. Plus, commissions and bonus. This is a partnership track role.

About the Position:

You will be responsible for representing individuals in Immigration Court, Family courts for special immigrant juvenile findings. You will also prepare clients for interviews before USCIS, DOS, and Asylum Office. 

Duties and Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

You will provide direct legal representation to both detained and non-detained clients seeking affirmative and defensive relief. This includes but is not limited to asylum claims, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), U-Visas, T-Visas, waivers of inadmissibility, applications for employment authorization, and Cancellation of Removal.

Additionally, the Attorney represents clients before USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and in local state courts for custody and SIJS hearings. They are responsible for managing follow-up with potential clients' post-intake, evaluating the eligibility for legal relief, and staying informed about new developments in immigration law. The attorney also trains and supervises support staff on legal matters and practices.

The Immigration Attorney undertakes various administrative responsibilities related to casework, including the preparation and submission of all aspects of filings, with support from administrative staff. This job description is illustrative and not exhaustive of all duties.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of immigration law, enabling them to provide competent, client-centered legal services with minimal supervision. The Immigration Attorney must possess strong advocacy skills, both in writing and orally, and be capable of guiding and assisting support staff in these areas. They should have hands-on experience litigating immigration cases before Immigration Courts and conducting client interviews before USCIS.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the bar of any U.S. state. VA bar is a plus.
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in immigration law.
Proficiency in Spanish, both written and oral is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

Health, vision, and dental insurance.
401K
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Reimbursement for bar dues for one bar membership.