Associate Immigration Attorney

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and driven Associate Immigration Attorney to join our growing legal team. The attorney will play a critical role representing clients in removal proceedings, applying for differing immigration visas, and supporting federal litigation, depending on background and interest.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to advocacy, legal excellence, and creative problem-solving in support of immigrant communities. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with a range of immigration law matters, or a proven ability to learn quickly and take on new case types with minimal ramp up time.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations for various clients on various applications and forms of relief applied with USCIS, including business immigration visas, and before the immigration courts.
• Review case filings and advise on case strategy.
• Research legal arguments and draft persuasive filings, briefs, and motions.
• Explore creative legal strategies and innovative case solutions.
• Prepare and file evidentiary submissions in support of relief.
• Prepare and file various immigration applications with supportive evidence including, but not limited to: Family based and Humanitarian Applications: I-130 family petitions, Adjustment of Status, I-751s, Naturalization, K fiancé visas, Affirmative Asylum, VAWA, T-visas, U-visas, I-360 (VAWA & SIJS), Waivers of Inadmissibility, and Employment Authorization. Business Applications: Applications for L visas, TN visas, O visas, P visas, H1B visas, PERM process, labor certifications, etc. Immigration Court Applications: Asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), Cancellation of Removal (non-LPR and LPR), NACARA, and Adjustment of Status.
• Draft and review client affidavits.
• Represent clients before USCIS, the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the Asylum Office, and other immigration agencies.
• Represent non-detained and detained clients in removal proceedings at various Immigration Courts (in person and remotely) at various stages of the process including preliminary hearings, and final merits hearings.
• Draft appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and Administrative Appeals Office.
• State Court(s): If licensed in Maryland, Virginia, or DC, represent clients in state court for custody and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) findings.
• Supervise and mentor legal assistants, interns, and law clerks, as assigned.
• Participate in internal training and contribute to staff development.

Professional Competencies

• Legal Skills:
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective oral advocacy and courtroom presence.
• Experience with USCIS interviews, federal litigation, affirmative filings, and/or removal defense, preferred.
• Cultural humility and trauma-informed practice in client engagement.
• Administrative Abilities:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage own casework with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to high-quality client service and compliance with firm procedures.

Training & Support

• Comprehensive onboarding and legal training (live and recorded sessions).
• Annual CLE stipend.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities.

To Apply

Please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter (must address bar admission status, team preference, relevant experience to the team preference, Spanish fluency, driver's license, and salary expectations)
• Resume
• Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages), please include the file/link to your cover letter

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

Requirements

• J.D. from a U.S.-accredited law school.
• Admission to any state bar or the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of two years of experience practicing immigration or criminal law.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Proficient in Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice in Maryland or Virginia.
• Criminal, federal litigation, or family law experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Two weeks paid time off (additional time may be approved with supervisor approval).
• Most federal holidays paid off.
• 401(k) with employer match (50% match up to 3% of salary).
• Reimbursement for one bar membership annually.