Senior Immigration Attorney

Immigrants First PLLC•Manassas, VA

15h•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Immigrants First is a full-service immigration law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex immigration process. We ensure that every client receives top-notch representation in all aspects of their immigration case. We represent clients in Business Immigration matters as well as matters before the Immigration Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the federal district courts, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. This is a partnership track role. You will be responsible for representing individuals in Immigration Court, Family courts for special immigrant juvenile findings. You will also prepare clients for interviews before USCIS, DOS, and Asylum Office. The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of immigration law, enabling them to provide competent, client-centered legal services with minimal supervision. The Immigration Attorney must possess strong advocacy skills, both in writing and orally, and be capable of guiding and assisting support staff in these areas. They should have hands-on experience litigating immigration cases before Immigration Courts and conducting client interviews before USCIS.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the bar of any U.S. state.
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in immigration law.
Hands-on experience litigating immigration cases before Immigration Courts.
Hands-on experience conducting client interviews before USCIS.

Nice To Haves

VA bar admission is a plus.
Proficiency in Spanish, both written and oral is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct legal representation to both detained and non-detained clients seeking affirmative and defensive relief, including asylum claims, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), U-Visas, T-Visas, waivers of inadmissibility, applications for employment authorization, and Cancellation of Removal.
Represent clients before USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and in local state courts for custody and SIJS hearings.
Manage follow-up with potential clients' post-intake.
Evaluate the eligibility for legal relief.
Stay informed about new developments in immigration law.
Train and supervise support staff on legal matters and practices.
Undertake various administrative responsibilities related to casework, including the preparation and submission of all aspects of filings, with support from administrative staff.