Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Orion Placement; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced immigration attorney for a fully on-site Alexandria, VA position. You will independently manage cases from strategy through resolution and represent clients at court hearings, handling family-based petitions and humanitarian relief matters with a focus on high-stakes outcomes.

The role requires a JD and active license in good standing, bilingual English and Spanish, and 5+ years of immigration law experience including Immigration Court work.

Qualifications

• JD and active license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• 5+ years of immigration law experience for mid-level consideration.
• Substantial recent Immigration Court and removal-defense experience.
• Strong background in family-based and humanitarian immigration matters.
• Ability to independently manage client consultations, case strategy, and high-stakes matters.
• Excellent judgment, writing, communication, and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage immigration matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Represent clients at Master Calendar Hearings, bond hearings, and Individual Hearings in Immigration Court.
• Handle family-based petitions, humanitarian relief matters, removal-defense cases, and related USCIS proceedings.
• Meet directly with clients to evaluate options, explain risks, and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft and review motions, briefs, filings, responses, and other substantive legal work.
• Adjust case strategy when circumstances, evidence, agency decisions, or procedural developments change.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive, clear, and compassionate communication.
• Senior attorneys will lead consultations, provide strategic guidance, and help develop other attorneys on the team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Client communication

Legal judgment

Education

J.D. (JD)

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take real ownership of sophisticated immigration matters, client relationships, and case strategy from day one.
• Join a growing, modern immigration practice where strong legal judgment and exceptional client care are equally valued.
• Build your career in a partnership-track opportunity with meaningful long-term advancement potential.
• Work directly with firm leadership and have a genuine voice in how cases are handled and the practice grows.
• Use technology-driven systems that reduce administrative follow-up and allow you to focus more time on legal strategy and clients.
• Gain significant courtroom exposure while handling meaningful family-based, humanitarian, and removal‑defense matters.
• Senior and partner‑level candidates may have opportunities to discuss enhanced compensation, equity, or profit‑sharing based on experience and business development.

Location: Alexandria, VA. This is a fully on‑site opportunity for attorneys who value close collaboration, direct client interaction, and an engaged team environment. Candidates interested in relocating are welcome to apply.

Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state, fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and have 5+ years of immigration law experience with substantial recent Immigration Court experience. Senior‑level candidates with 10+ years of experience and a strong record of independently leading consultations and complex case strategy are especially encouraged to apply.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a growing boutique immigration law practice committed to delivering high‑quality advocacy, clear communication, and outstanding client service. Our team combines sophisticated legal strategy with modern technology to help clients confidently navigate complex family‑based, humanitarian, and removal‑defense immigration matters.

Job Description

• Independently manage immigration matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Represent clients at Master Calendar Hearings, bond hearings, and Individual Hearings in Immigration Court.
• Handle family‑based petitions, humanitarian relief matters, removal‑defense cases, and related USCIS proceedings.
• Meet directly with clients to evaluate options, explain risks, and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft and review motions, briefs, filings, responses, and other substantive legal work.
• Adjust case strategy when circumstances, evidence, agency decisions, or procedural developments change.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive, clear, and compassionate communication.
• Senior attorneys will lead consultations, provide strategic guidance, and help develop other attorneys on the team.

Qualifications

• JD and active license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• 5+ years of immigration law experience for mid‑level consideration.
• Substantial recent Immigration Court and removal‑defense experience.
• Strong background in family‑based and humanitarian immigration matters.
• Ability to independently manage client consultations, case strategy, and high‑stakes matters.
• Excellent judgment, writing, communication, and client‑service skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the autonomy to practice at a high level without operating in a silo. Our attorneys work closely with leadership, have meaningful ownership of their matters, and benefit from technology designed to make the practice more efficient. For experienced attorneys who want to make an impact and build a long‑term future with a growing immigration practice, there is significant runway for advancement, including partnership‑track growth and potential equity or profit‑sharing discussions for exceptional senior or partner‑level candidates.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance