Immigration Attorney

About the role

This is a permanent hybrid position where you will spend some of your time in the office, so candidates should reside in the Charleston area.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in immigration cases
• Advise clients on immigration laws and regulations
• Handle criminal defense cases as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop comprehensive legal strategies

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in immigration law
• Experience in criminal law is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Licensed to practice law
• Outstanding professional references

Qualifications

• Basic requirements as outlined above

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 7 weeks of paid time off

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$100,000 or more, depending on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Schedule

This is a full-time hybrid position.

Location

The location is the Charleston area.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

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