Associate Immigration Attorney – Falls Church, VA

Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm, PLLC • Full-time • Falls Church, Virginia, United States • $85k - $150k / year • 2h ago

Boutique immigration law firm in Falls Church seeks an associate attorney to assist partner in large case load consisting primarily of asylum, removal defense, appellate litigation, naturalization, and family-based immigration cases. This is a salaried position available to all interested applicants, including recent bar examinees and entry-level attorneys. We are looking for a motivated, level-headed, strong advocate who can calmly and efficiently produce positive results for our clients. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Compensation:

1. Annual salary following a 120-day probationary period. Probationary period salary will begin at the market rate for attorneys of similar experience. The annual salary will reflect competence and performance in the probationary period.

2. Commission for completion of collateral matters such as petitions for writs of habeas corpus in Federal District Court and predicate orders in the JDR Courts for SIJS cases.

Duties:

1. Meet and consult with current and potential clients;

2. Screen potential clients for immigration benefits and relief from removal;

3. Represent clients in hearings and interviews before EOIR, USCIS, and Federal Court;

4. Research and prepare legal arguments and assist in appellate brief writing;

5. Prepare and file applications and petitions with USCIS; and

6. All general administrative duties within the office.

Requirements:

1. Must possess a J.D. from Accredited U.S. Law School;

2. Must be licensed to practice law in the United States (VA given preference);

3. Must have immigration law experience, either as attorney or law student (Immigration clinic experience in law school is given preference over internships), or demonstrated ability to understand and apply code-based law with strong interest in immigration;

4. Demonstrated legal research and writing ability, particularly appellate writing, motions, and trial briefs;

5. Excellent communications, computer, organizational, and time management skills;

6. Ability to represent clients in collateral matters such as family, criminal, and federal habeas corpus cases are given strong preference;

7. Must have driver’s license and vehicle; and

8. Spanish fluency preferred.

To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the position, and an appellate-style writing sample to brian@novaimmigrationlawfirm.com with the following information in the subject line: “Associate Attorney – LAST NAME, First Name (Telephone Number).” The cover letter may be typed into the body of the email. Please ensure all attachments are in PDF format.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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