Associate Immigration Attorney
Location: Falls Church, Virginia (Removal Team) or Falls Church, Virginia or Remote (Affirmative including Business Team) | Practice Areas: Immigration Law – Removal Defense, Business Immigration, & Humanitarian Relief
Salary Range: $75,000-$150,000 depending on experience
Who We Are
Blessinger Legal PLLC is a boutique immigration law firm based in the Washington, DC metro area. We are dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the complex U.S. immigration system with care, integrity, and a high level of expertise. Our attorneys represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal district courts, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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 on either our Removal Defense Team or our Affirmative Immigration Team, depending on background and interest. Both roles require a strong commitment to advocacy, legal excellence, and creative problem-solving in support of immigrant communities.
Key Responsibilities
Removal Defense Team
- Represent non-detained and detained clients in Immigration Court removal proceedings.
- Prepare and argue claims for asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), Cancellation of Removal (non-LPR and LPR), NACARA, and Adjustment of Status.
- Prepare and file motions to present at the immigration court.
Affirmative Immigration Team
- Conduct client consultations and affidavit drafting.
- Represent clients before USCIS, the Department of State, and the Asylum Office.
- Prepare and file applications including family-based petitions, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, Affirmative Asylum, VAWA, T-visas, U-visas, I-360 (VAWA & SIJS), Waivers of Inadmissibility, and employment authorization.
- Business Immigration Attorney who can conduct consultations with our business immigration clients and who can prepare and file applications on their behalf (O visas, P visas, H1B visas, PERM process, labor certifications, etc.).
For Both Teams
- Research legal arguments and draft persuasive filings, briefs, and motions.
- Explore creative legal strategies and innovative case solutions.
- Supervise and mentor legal assistants, interns, and law clerks.
- Participate in internal training and contribute to staff development.
- If licensed in Maryland, Virginia, or DC, represent clients in state court for custody and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) findings.
Required Qualifications
- 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 or family law experience is a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish (oral and written).
Professional Competencies
Legal Skills
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Effective oral advocacy and courtroom presence.
- Experience with USCIS interviews and 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Unlimited paid time office, including federal holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match (50% match up to 3% of salary) after one year of employment.
- Reimbursement for one bar membership annually.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials to careers@blessingerlegal.com:
- Cover letter (must address bar admission status, Spanish fluency, driver’s license, and salary expectations)
- Resume
- Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.
