Bilingual Immigration/litigation Attorney

Anthony A. Fatemi•Gaithersburg, MD

19h

About The Position

The Law Office of Anthony A. Fatemi, LLC is seeking an Immigration/Litigation Attorney to support its growing immigration department and broader legal practice. The role includes work on employment-based and family-based immigration matters and deportation defense, as well as supporting the firm’s practice areas in personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and business law. The attorney will conduct client consultations, identify legal issues, research matters, and draft documents for court submission. The firm has served its communities for 27 years and describes its aim as making legal issues easier for clients. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the United States; the posting specifically lists Maryland licensure as a requirement in its Requirements section and identifies Maryland licensure as preferred elsewhere. Spanish proficiency is required. The posting gives conflicting experience ranges: 5–7 years in its introductory description and 3–5 years in its Requirements section. Compensation is $125,000–$150,000 per year. The firm offers a benefits package and describes an emphasis on balancing work and personal life.

Requirements

Proficiency in Spanish is required.
Licensed to practice law; the Requirements section specifies a Maryland license, while the introductory description says licensure in any U.S. state and identifies Maryland licensure as preferred.
The posting lists 5–7 years of experience in the introductory description and 3–5 years of law-related experience in the Requirements section.
Excellent client communication skills.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to work as a team player, pay attention to detail, and exercise sound judgment.
Proficiency in AILA Link, Westlaw, Lexis, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent work behavior.

Nice To Haves

Maryland bar licensure is identified as preferred in the introductory description, though the Requirements section says it is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the firm’s growth in immigration, personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and business law.
Handle immigration matters involving employment-based cases, family-based cases, and deportation defense.
Conduct legal research and draft legal documents for submission to courts.
Conduct client consultations and identify legal issues.
Work collaboratively with other firm members to advance clients’ needs.