We have a current opportunity for a Immigration Attorney on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Silver Spring. For further information about this position please apply.
About the Role: We are seeking highly motivated and qualified attorneys for our offices. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, team player, manager, and self-starter with strong business acumen and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-growth practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet with potential new clients to discuss their cases.
- Coordinate case and legal strategy effectively.
- Manage multiple cases, paralegals, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Train and supervise staff to ensure efficient case handling.
- Prepare and revise court documents as necessary.
- Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and memoranda.
- Stay updated on legislative changes and judicial case law.
- Market the law firm's services to attract new clients.
- Work one Saturday a month with the potential for bonuses for new clients signed during those days.
- Cross-sell various other practices within the law firm.
- Handle court hearings and trials with competence and confidence.
- Become an expert on Family Petitions, Asylum, Individual Hearings, SIJIS, U-Visas, Waivers, etc.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (required).
- Active Bar License in good standing from any U.S. state or Puerto Rico (required).
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Fluency in Spanish (required).
- Immigration experience (1 year or more) is preferred.