Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington DC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Government Strategies and Compliance team. The candidate will work closely with partners and associates to advise U.S. and multinational clients on critical business and immigration issues. Responsibilities include representing clients in corporate immigration enforcement defense, immigration litigation, due diligence, and white-collar criminal immigration matters.

Duties:

• Investigate and litigate various immigration matters for individuals and corporate clients.
• Draft complaints, discovery, reports, memos, and litigation documents.
• Manage intake and outreach to plaintiffs.
• Handle immigration filings and communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals.
• Conduct in-depth research on immigration law and policy issues.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Collaborate with investigative analysts and prepare cases.
• Guide clients through complex immigration strategy challenges.
• Represent employers in immigration compliance audits and investigations.
• Prepare comments on agency rulemaking and draft testimony for Congressional hearings.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Member of the State Bar (DC preferred).
• Legal experience related to complex litigation and enforcement defense.
• Business immigration experience is a plus.
• Experience managing research, investigation, or litigation projects.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal personnel.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to propose alternative solutions.
• Proficiency in researching, collecting, and analyzing data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.

Benefits:

• 27 PTO days plus Federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with FSA & HSA options.
• 401K plan with company matching.

The Washington D.C. office is small but high-powered. The attorneys who work there have high praise for the culture of cooperation fostered by the partners and for the cooperation between offices. Pay and benefits are competitive.