T Visa and Humanitarian Immigration Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced T Visa and Humanitarian Immigration Attorney to join its Trafficking Victim Services & Admissibility Unit. This remote position requires expertise in T nonimmigrant status petitions, focusing on labor trafficking, domestic servitude, and sex trafficking. The attorney will collaborate with senior leadership to enhance the firm's T visa practice infrastructure.

Duties

• Conduct trauma-informed intake interviews to assess T visa eligibility.
• Deliver informed consent counseling on T visa petitions and related processes.
• Screen for admissibility bars and assess waiver availability.
• Draft and oversee preparation of T visa petitions and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and victim advocates for certifications.
• Advise on T visa derivative petitions and adjustment of status.
• Maintain professional communication with trafficking survivors.
• Develop and maintain screening protocols and case management procedures.
• Train staff on trafficking identification and ethics compliance.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum five years of experience in humanitarian immigration law.
• Experience with T visa cases across various trafficking categories.
• Familiarity with federal anti-trafficking law and policy.
• Experience advising clients on complex inadmissibility issues.
• Proficiency in trauma-informed client interviews.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Experience with high-volume immigration practice.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity in client interactions.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306