Immigration Attorney

A law firm seeking an Immigration Attorney:

Job Overview:

The Immigration Attorney will be responsible for managing a caseload of immigration matters, overseeing legal strategy, supervising staff, conducting legal research, and representing clients in court proceedings. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, managerial abilities, and a commitment to excellence in immigration law practice.

Job Details:

• Meet with potential new clients
• Coordinate case and legal strategy
• Manage multiple instances, paralegals, projects, and deadlines
• Train and supervise staff
• Prepare and revise court documents
• Conduct legal research and write motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and judicial case law
• Market the law firm's services
• Work one Saturday a month with the potential for bonuses for new clients signed during those days.
• Cross-sell various other practices within the law firm
• Handle court hearings and trials
• Become an expert on Family Petitions, Asylum, Individual Hearings, SIJIS, U-Visas, Waivers, etc.
• Immigration experience is preferred.
• Experience in other legal areas with a desire to become practitioner in the immigration field
• The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, team member, manager, and self-starter
• Must also possess good business acumen and the desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-growth practice
• Organizational skills and project management are also essential

Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School
• Active Bar License in Good Standing from any US State or PR (Required)
• Spanish fluency or proficiency
• Immigration experience or strong desire to learn immigration practice

Job Location:

Silver Spring, MD

Benefits offered:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000 (Forgiven after 6 months)
• Vacations
• Sick Time Off
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Paid birthday and work anniversary
• 401K Plan
• Parking
• Life Insurance