Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated attorney to join A Growing and Busy Immigration Firm team. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in family or immigration law, excellent legal skills and a passion for delivering outstanding legal services to clients.This position requires a focus on SIJS, family, or immigration law, with a specific emphasis on our special immigrant juvenile status cases. The candidate will work directly with abandoned, abused, or neglected children and their custodians.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in family court proceedings to obtain custody orders, represent client in immigration proceedings, such as hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on immigration matters, including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, and removal defense.
- Prepare and file immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents with USCIS, DOS, EOIR, and other government agencies.
- Conduct legal research and analysis of immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
- Monitor immigration policy and regulatory changes that could affect clients and provide guidance on compliance.
- Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to ensure efficient and effective representation of clients.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and potential clients.
- Complete work with limited to no guidance, though collaboration among colleagues is always encouraged.
- Have a deep understanding of immigration law.
- Handle a significant caseload and meet minimum case completion metrics.
- Conduct consultations for potential new clients.
- Work with paralegals through case processes.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work within a team setting.
Qualifications:
- Active bar membership in Virginia with good standing
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
