Immigration Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Associate Attorney in Alexandria, VA. The role involves working on diverse immigration applications and providing guidance to non-attorney team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family and humanitarian immigration law and a commitment to assisting undocumented immigrants in legalizing their status.

Duties

• Identify potential immigration relief options for clients.
• Develop strategies to advocate for clients and address complex immigration issues.
• Lead, support, and train non-attorney team members.
• Audit work produced by non-attorney team members.
• Ensure ethical standards are upheld by non-attorney team members.
• Respond to legal inquiries from legal support teams.
• Review and edit USCIS applications and related documents.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration law and regulations.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• 3+ years of experience in an immigration law firm.
• Experience with humanitarian and family-based visa applications preferred.
• Advocacy-focused approach to client representation.
• Innovative mindset for improving operations and processes.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and legal guidance.

Education

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of a state bar.

Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train team members.
• Proficiency in reviewing and editing legal documents.

Benefits

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