Associate Attorney

Uniting Holding; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immigration law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed Associate Attorney. The role involves working on a diverse range of immigration cases including those before U.S. Immigration Courts and Citizenship Services. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to immigrant rights, have strong legal research and writing skills, and be fluent in Spanish. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on providing innovative legal representation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights.
• Admission to a state bar required.
• Spanish fluency essential.
• Excellent writing and legal research skills are necessary.
• Strong organizational skills needed to juggle responsibilities.
• Interest in taking ownership over cases worked on is important.
• Ability to complete case work efficiently is required.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service is crucial.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Interest in a fast-paced, energetic work environment is advantageous.
• Willingness to participate in firm marketing and communications efforts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with staff and a diverse clientele on immigration cases.
• Prepare court filings and applications for immigration benefits.
• Conduct legal research for various immigration cases.
• Draft written work product in support of litigation and advocacy.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights

Spanish fluency

Excellent writing and legal research skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Admission to a state bar

Job description

Benach Collopy LLP is a nationally renowned, full-service immigration and nationality law firm in Washington, DC. The firm is one of the nation’s leading voices for immigrants’ rights and its attorneys are among the most respected immigration lawyers in the nation. Benach Collopy represents a wide range of clients, providing innovative, zealous representation to immigrants and their families while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and client service.

We are seeking a licensed attorney to work directly with BC staff and a diverse clientele on a wide range of immigration cases, including cases before the U.S. Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, the federal courts, and U.S. consulates abroad. The Associate Attorney will work under the supervision of the firm’s Partners and Senior Associate 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights.
• Admission to a state bar.
• Spanish fluency.
• Excellent writing and legal research skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to successfully juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Interest in taking ownership over cases worked on.
• Ability to complete case work efficiently.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of people.
• Interest in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.
• Willingness to participate in firm marketing and communications efforts.