Immigration Associate - Washington, D.C.

Clark Hill Law; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clark Hill Law seeks an Immigration Associate to join its Washington, D.C. office. The role requires 1-2 years of experience in immigration law and provides a salary range of $90,000 to $95,000 annually, along with an annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. This full-time position allows for remote work two days a week and involves representing clients in various immigration matters including removal proceedings, family-based immigration, and federal court litigation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in removal defense, criminal-immigration matters, or federal court litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court.
• Litigate immigration matters in federal court.
• Represent clients in family-based immigration and USCIS proceedings.
• Handle consular processing and other immigration matters.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Multi-tasking

Job description

Position Overview

Clark Hill is seeking an Immigration Associate with 1-2 years of experience to join its Washington, D.C. office. This full-time attorney will represent clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court, litigate immigration matters in federal court, represent clients in family-based immigration, naturalization, waiver, and other proceedings before USCIS, and represent clients in consular processing and other immigration proceedings. Candidates must have an active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction. The position allows remote work two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings in Immigration Court.
• Litigate immigration matters in federal court.
• Represent clients in family-based immigration, naturalization, waiver, and other USCIS proceedings.
• Represent clients in consular processing and other immigration proceedings.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in removal defense, criminal-immigration matters, or federal court litigation.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $90,000 – $95,000 annually (full-time). Position eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clark Hill is an equal opportunity employer.