What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at Amino Immigration PLLC?
Job description:
Attorney – Immigration Law
Amino Immigration, PLLC | Fairfax and Woodbridge, Virginia
Amino Immigration PLLC is an immigration law firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, with an additional office in Woodbridge. The attorney’s work location will be determined by the needs of the firm and may include either office.
The firm is seeking an attorney who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of immigrants and their families.
We handle an extensive caseload involving immigration courts and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about expanding opportunities for immigrants, capable of handling a broad and complex array of cases, and skilled at advocating effectively before immigration judges and government officials.
We have provided immigration legal services to citizens of more than 90 countries. Our predominant clientele is Hispanic, and fluency in both English and Spanish is essential.
An active Virginia law license would be an asset.
Our firm is a close-knit, passionate, and hardworking team dedicated to significantly improving the lives and opportunities of the immigrants and families we serve. We love what we do and the people we do it for. Immigration law is a complex field, and prior experience in immigration representation is a prerequisite for this position.
Compensation
$100,000- $140,000 per year depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide bilingual (Spanish-English) legal advice and representation to immigrants and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds and with a wide variety of circumstances, all seeking opportunities in the United States.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and client relationship skills to build trust and bring out the strongest facts and arguments in every case.
- Skillfully manage a significant caseload before immigration courts, USCIS, and state and federal courts hearing immigration-related cases. Candidates must have a strong interest and demonstrated ability in client representation, litigation, and case presentation.
- Manage court and agency representation teams as needed, including paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff.
- Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, and appeals.
Qualifications
- Active membership in a state bar. Virginia bar membership is preferred, given the firm's clientele and its need for representation in Virginia state court custody proceedings related to immigration matters. However, applicants licensed to practice in any U.S. state or jurisdiction will be considered.
- Prior experience as an attorney at a private law firm, nonprofit organization, or government agency.
- Ability to join our firm and independently manage a caseload involving immigration court proceedings and USCIS matters.
- Experience representing clients in immigration court in removal defense proceedings and applications for relief, including asylum (Form I-589), cancellation of removal (Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B), adjustment of status (Form I-485), and other forms of relief.
- Strong consideration will also be given to attorneys with experience in family-based immigration matters, including family-based petitions, applications, and waivers, and humanitarian immigration matters, including T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
- Prior experience litigating cases in state or federal court is strongly preferred.
- Strong legal research, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Willingness and ability to manage a significant caseload.
- Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.
Start Date
Immediate availability preferred.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the position will close once filled.
Application Materials
Please submit a CV or résumé and a cover letter addressed to:
Robert Lacy, Esq.
Amino Immigration, PLLC
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Robert Lacy, Esq.
Amino Immigration, PLLC
Employment Details
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000