Immigration Attorney Specializing in Mandamus Actions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney in Washington, DC, with a strong background in Mandamus actions and federal litigation. The attorney will represent clients facing unreasonable delays in immigration applications or petitions by USCIS or other government agencies. This role demands excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Handle federal court litigation, focusing on Writs of Mandamus and APA lawsuits.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of cases and conduct intake with detained individuals.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as necessary.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing with associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in immigration law, with at least 1 year handling Mandamus and APA litigation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance legal cases.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches and complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.