Contract Attorney (Seattle, WA)

• Position Type: Contract (per-appearance, 1099)
• Hours: As needed, based on scheduled USCIS interviews and court hearings
• Reports to: Managing Attorney
• Location: Seattle, WA (in-person appearances required)
• Compensation: Flat rate per appearance strongly preferred; please provide your rate when applying

Summary

Our Virginia-based humanitarian immigration firm is seeking a dependable and experienced contract attorney to appear on our behalf for our clients at USCIS interviews in Washington State and court appearances in Seattle, WA. Our attorneys will personally work with you and make sure you have the background and documentation needed to have successful interviews and hearings. Most of our cases in removal proceedings are seeking Adjustment of Status and VAWA relief.

Eagan Immigration is a US-based law firm dedicated to helping our clients explore their immigration options, create a plan for their case and obtain the immigration benefit for which they qualify. We care about our clients and their families, and aim to support them at each stage of their immigration journey.

Responsibilities

• Appear promptly and meet our client at the designated place in court or at the USCIS office
• Review our attorney notes and documentation provided in preparation for the hearing or interview
• Provide detailed notes after the hearing or interview for our attorneys
• Provide support in an honest and professional manner to our clients during the hearing or interview

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing
• Experience appearing before USCIS and/or the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), particularly in removal proceedings
• Experience with Adjustment of Status and VAWA cases strongly preferred
• Ability to appear in person in Seattle, WA and reliably meet scheduled interview and hearing times
• Excellent communication skills, both with clients and in providing follow-up notes to our attorney team
• Professional, compassionate demeanor when working with clients, many of whom have experienced abuse or trauma
• Ability to provide a flat rate per appearance; hourly rates will be considered but flat rate is strongly preferred given the unpredictable length of hearings and interviews.

Eagan Immigration is an equal opportunity employer. Eagan evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religions, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101

Salary : $138,456 - $192,745