Bilingual Immigrant Rights Attorney

LMBA; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, vision & dental for

Retirement plan

Paid health-related leave

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years

Relocation bonus (CBA)

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Staff Attorney for its Granger office. You will provide direct representation and outreach to immigrant communities across immigration protections before USCIS and immigration courts, including detainees.

Requirements include a law degree, bar admission, and fluency in English and Spanish. Candidates should be prepared for travel to Seattle/Tacoma and Yakima, with some evenings and weekends; hybrid in-office work is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree is required.
• Bar admission in WA or another U.S. state is required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; additional languages encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation in removal proceedings before immigration court, on appeal, or before federal courts.
• Represent clients in affirmative applications with USCIS and the Department of State.
• Represent clients in WA State court matters for Juvenile classifications as needed.
• Conduct outreach, workshops, and legal clinics; participate in intakes and case analysis.
• Maintain updated files and assist with grant reporting and compliance.
• Travel to Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima courts; occasional travel to Portland, OR; hybrid in-office work.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Bar admission in WA or any US state

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Word and Excel

Job description

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Staff Attorney for its Granger office. You will provide direct representation and outreach to immigrant communities across immigration protections before USCIS and immigration courts, including detainees.

Requirements include a law degree, bar admission, and fluency in English and Spanish. Candidates should be prepared for travel to Seattle/Tacoma and Yakima, with some evenings and weekends; hybrid in-office work is expected.