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Immigration Law Associates, PC

Jobs

Posted January 13, 2023
We are currently hiring for (2) positions:
(1) Associate Attorney
(2) Immigration Paralegal
See job descriptions below.

(1) ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW:

A well-recognized immigration attorney firm located in Washington DC is seeking a licensed attorney to join our highly regarded immigration practice. We have an AV rating which is the highest possible rating for lawyers for legal acumen and ethical standards. We have been practicing law since 1981. Our top-notch lawyers help professional workers, investors, business owners, families, and asylum-seekers from all over the world in visa and naturalization matters as well as in deportation proceedings, providing innovative, zealous representation to immigrants and their families. We pledge to provide clients professional customer service at every step toward achieving clients’ goals and helping them get a U.S. visa, work permit, or green card.  The firm is a leading voice for immigrants’ rights in the nation.

JOB SUMMARY:

The associate attorney will be responsible for handling a wide range of immigration cases for a diverse clientele, including cases before the U.S. Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the Federal Courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the National Visa Center (NVC) and U.S. consulates abroad. The associate attorney will work under the supervision of the firm and senior associates to prepare court filings and applications for immigration benefits, conduct legal research and draft a variety of written work product in support of litigation and other advocacy, all in a cutting edge, diverse and complex immigration law practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Take responsibility and initiative for assigned cases in a busy immigration practice, under the advice of the supervising attorney.
  • Prepare court filings, motions, and applications before USCIS, the immigration courts, U.S. federal courts, the NVC, and U.S. consulates.
  • Draft a variety of written work product to support litigation and other advocacy.
  • Handle client contacts and keep clients updated about their cases.
  • Maintain client records in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
  • Perform legal and factual research.
  • Participate in firm marketing and communications efforts.

EDUCATION, LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Law Degree (J.D.). or equivalent
  • Admission and membership in good standing in a U.S. state bar required.
  • One or two years experience in immigration practice preferred. Attorneys with 5+ years of experience also encouraged to apply

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent writing and research skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights.
  • French fluency preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in fast-paced, energetic environment.
  • Interest in taking initiative and responsibility for cases assigned, and follow direction of supervising attorney.
  • Ability to complete case work efficiently.
  • Commitment to providing excellent client service.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of people.
  • Willingness to participate in firm marketing and communications efforts.
  • Facility in the use of computers, preferably PC, Windows-based operating environment.

HOURS AND LOCATION:

  • Location: Washington, D.C. 20006, on-site.
  • Full time, M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • In order to protect all employees, vaccination for COVID preferred.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

  • Salary commensurate with experience in immigration law.
  • Dental insurance and health insurance.
  • Paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and 10 days vacation (vacation after probation and 1 year).
  • 401k after 1 year

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants send cover letter, resume, 2-3 references and writing sample to smetzel@beach-oswald.com

Read about Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC on:

Website: https://immigrationlawdc.com

(2) IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Posted January 13, 2023

OVERVIEW:

A well-recognized immigration attorney firm located in Washington DC is seeking an immigration paralegal to join our highly regarded immigration practice. We have an AV rating which is the highest possible rating for lawyers for legal acumen and ethical standards. We have been practicing law since 1981. Our top-notch lawyers represent professional workers, investors, business owners, families, and asylum-seekers from all over the world in visa and naturalization matters as well as in deportation proceedings. We pledge to provide clients professional customer service at every step toward achieving clients’ goals and helping them get a U.S. visa, work permit, or green card.

JOB SUMMARY:

The paralegal will be responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the firm’s immigration attorneys.  These responsibilities include maintaining direct client communication, preparing immigration benefit applications, forms, and collecting supporting evidence, preparing witness and document lists, maintaining case files and operating the electronic client management system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with the client intake process and general case management.
  • Work under the supervision of an attorney in interviewing individuals seeking assistance in immigration matters.
  • Draft and prepare legal documents, court filings, correspondence and client applications.
  • Perform factual and legal research.
  • Maintain client records in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
  • Assist with any other office or administrative tasks as requested.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BA/BS or equivalent in experience, in public policy, language, social sciences, or a related field.
  • One or two years experience in immigration practice preferred.
  • Facility in the use of computers, preferably PC, Windows-based operating environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Able to write and analyze legal documents, such as: affidavits, immigration forms, request for evidence, motions, etc.
  • Be dependable and timely with deadlines.
  • Fluency in French or Spanish preferred.
  • Be detail-oriented and able to focus on the details of work, accuracy.
  • Able to conduct legal research related to the assignment.
  • Know about relevant immigration laws, policies, and practices or be willing to learn.
  • Able to work efficiently and accurately, with a positive attitude, with clients when language barriers may be an issue.
  • Have strong organizational skills and possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be an enthusiastic self-starter with the initiative to assist others and work in an autonomous, independent, self-motivated way.
  • Be people-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects.
  • Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges of new work by being passionate and enthusiastic.

HOURS AND LOCATION:

  • Location: Washington, D.C. 20006, on-site.
  • Full time, M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • In order to protect all employees, vaccination for COVID preferred

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

  • $23-35/hour depending on experience in immigration law.
  • Dental insurance and health insurance.
  • Paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and 10 days vacation (vacation after probation and 1 year).

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants send cover letter, resume and writing sample to smetzel@beach-oswald.com

Read about Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC on our website: https://immigrationlawdc.com