Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Fairfax, VA, seeks a highly skilled and motivated Immigration Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law, a passion for international law, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, superb persuasive writing skills, and the ability to interact effectively with individual and corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in immigration matters.
• Prepare and file various immigration petitions and applications.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support client cases.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve complex immigration issues.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and guidance.
• Represent clients in immigration court and at administrative hearings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with individual and corporate clients.
• Handle client matters efficiently and follow through on projects to completion.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
• Admission to practice law in any US jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in immigration law.
• Strong interest in immigration law and international law.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to attract and close deals with clients.
• Extremely detail-oriented and robust logical reasoning ability.
• Superb persuasive writing skills.
• Efficient execution on client matters.
• Ability to independently review and finalize submission quality petitions.
• Foreign language skills are welcomed but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in any US jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Location:

• Fairfax, VA