Associate Attorney

Impact Legal Group PLLC; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All Paid Federal Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

Two weeks paid leave a year

Three sick days paid leave a year

Job summary

Impact Legal Group PLLC is seeking an Attorney in Woodbridge, Virginia. The successful candidate will handle client intakes, represent clients before immigration authorities, and prepare legal documents. Required qualifications include a JD Degree, a valid bar license for Maryland or Virginia, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary between $85,000 to $100,000 annually, along with benefits such as paid federal holidays, a 401K plan, and paid time off. The ideal candidate will thrive in a client-focused, dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Maryland or Virginia is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to balance and prioritize a high-volume workload is essential.
• Experience in working with diverse staff is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and advise clients before USCIS and the EOIR.
• Prepare and file applications based on reliefs.
• Attend EOIR and Local Maryland Court hearings.
• Communicate effectively with clients and interpret laws.
• Work with staff to meet deadlines and client needs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to balance and prioritize a high-volume workload

People skills

Spanish or French language

Education

JD Degree from an accredited law school

Bar license for MD or Virginia

Job description

Job Description

Our firm has an immediate opportunity for an Attorney. We are looking for a self-motivated and energetic professional that is looking for a hands-on experience and professional growth. We are a client-focused firm located in Woodbridge, Virginia with a satellite location in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Impact Legal Group, PLLC is primarily an Immigration law firm founded in 2020 with plans to grow in other areas of law including Criminal and Family Law.

Essential Responsibilities

• Client Intake
• Advise and Represent clients before USCIS and the EOIR
• Review, prepare, and file applications based on reliefs
• Attending EOIR and Local Maryland Court
• Communicate with clients
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations
• Work extensively with staff to meet deadlines and client’s needs
• Preparing briefs and memorandum of law
• Develop and share subject matter expertise with staff.

Qualifications

• JD Degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Maryland or Virginia is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize a high-volume workload
• Ability to work with a diverse staff (people skills)
• Spanish or French language is a plus (not required)

Opportunities

The successful candidate will have an immediate hands-on access to a wide range of practice experience including but not limited to courtroom appearances in States and Federal courts, dealing with complex family, criminal, and immigration cases, and attorney-client interaction. Depending on your experience coming in, you could rest assured that we will provide you with the training you need to thrive and grow with us. Additionally, you could depend on our highly experienced and dynamic support staff to achieve your objectives.

Additional information

Our office hours are 9-5:00 M-F, all candidates must be able to work these hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000 to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• All Paid Federal Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Two weeks paid leave a year
• Three sick days paid leave a year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

License/Certification

• Bar license for MD or Virginia and in good standing (Required)

Additional Requirements

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample.