The Position

We are searching for an associate attorney to handle a variety of immigration matters, primarily appearances before Virginia state courts for uncontested custody hearings for Special Immigrant Juvenile Visas. Work may also include hearings in the immigration courts, and appearances before the USCIS.

The associate will be required to appear for in-person custody hearings in Virginia counties on a regular basis. Most hearings will take place in Northern Virginia counties (Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, etc) but hearings may be required in any county in Virginia. Applicants based anywhere in Virginia are encouraged to apply and an appropriate telework arrangement will be made based on primary location.

The ideal candidate will have:

Interest in or experience with litigation and courtroom practice
Active admission to the Virginia bar
Interest in immigration law
Spanish or other language skills are helpful but not required

The associate will handle a range of matters, with a primary focus on uncontested custody hearings in Virginia state courts.

Duties include:

Preparing and filing custody petitions in Virginia state courts
Conducting uncontested custody hearings
Preparing motions and memoranda of law
Conducting status hearings and final hearings before immigration courts
Understanding and complying with all deadlines and other requirements as dictated by court practice manuals or case scheduling orders

About Us

Pachuta & Kammerman is an immigration law firm with offices in Northern Virginia and Colorado. We are fast-paced, rewarding, and supportive. Our goal is to provide high quality representation to the immigrant community.

Benefits

Each attorney has significant support from administrative staff and paralegals. We value our employees and offer competitive salary and benefits. Our firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage with 100% of the monthly premium paid by the firm, FSA, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, an annual CLE budget, and a 401(k) with employer matching after one year.

Salary is negotiable, based on experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter with information about all of your current and pending bar admissions. If not currently admitted to Virginia, please outline the necessary steps and estimated timeline for admission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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