Immigration Associate Attorney

Must be bilingual in English & Spanish! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 per year A bit about us: We are working with a well-respected, tech-forward immigration law firm in Alexandria that is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish speaking) Immigration Associate! Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite) Base Salary Range: $125k-$160k/year + profit sharing + pension! Why join us? Comprehensive benefits package including: Pension (firm funded) Profit sharing 401(k) with company match Options for brokerage accounts Health benefits PTO, sick leave, and federal holidays CLE and bar due association paid by firm (up to $500) Job Details The Immigration Associate will run their own caseload, client relationships and case strategy, backed by a firm that invests in doing it right. They will work directly with the founding partners, and have the ability to utilize automated technology for case updates and more. Job Duties: Independently manage a full caseload of removal defense and USCIS matters, from intake to resolution. Appear at Master Calendar, bond and Individual (merits) hearings. Prepare and present cases for asylum, withholding and CAT; cancellation of removal; U visas, T visas, VAWA and SIJS; TPS; adjustment of status; waivers; and family-based petitions. Draft briefs, motions to reopen and reconsider, declarations and evidence packets. Meet with clients in Spanish and English, and explain high-stakes options clearly and compassionately. Requirements: A law license in good standing in any U.S. state. Full fluency in Spanish and English, spoken and written. Most of our clients prefer Spanish. 2-5+ years of family-based and humanitarian immigration practice preferred, with substantial Immigration Court experience, including bond and Individual Hearings you've handled yourself. (This is a removal-defense practice, not business immigration) PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY 1. How many years of experience do you have with immigration law? 2. Do you have experience in removal-defense work? Please elaborate! 3. Are you bilingual in English & Spanish? 4. What states are you licensed to practice in? 5. Are you local to Alexandria, VA and able to work onsite? This is not a remote role. 6. What base salary range are you targeting? 7. Why are you looking for a new position at this time? Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: