Immigration Attorney

Clifftop Law; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Clifftop Law PLLC in Washington state is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join our team, with a strong focus on Immigration Law. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of clients' cases, draft briefs and motions, communicate with clients and agencies, and appear at hearings.

You must be licensed to practice in Washington and able to manage a high-volume practice. This full-time position offers growth within a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with competitive salary

Qualifications

• J.D. or foreign law degree with LLM and licensed to practice in Washington.
• Experience handling immigration removal defense, family petitions, and related visas.
• Ability to manage high-volume immigration caseload with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parties and prepare legal documents such as briefs and motions.
• Draft and file briefs, motions, and other pleadings for hearings.
• Represent clients before EOIR, USCIS, BIA, and CBP.
• Manage hearings, depositions, and trials for immigration matters.
• Collaborate with legal assistants and support staff to calendar deadlines.
• Pursue settlement or relief options including waivers and special visas.

Skills

Immigration law

Legal research

Client communication

Hearing representation

Education

J.D. degree

Foreign law degree + LLM

Job description

Job Description

Clifftop Law PLLC is a team-oriented and fast-paced General law practice seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in various areas of law, primarily focusing on Immigration Law.

Job Details

Compensation: Salary range $100,000- $130,000 depending on experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

We are looking for a self-starter who has a passion for helping families through the toughest times of their lives.

Position Overview

This position requires a law degree (J.D.) OR a Foreign law degree + LLM, must be licensed to practice law in Washington State. You will actively handle all aspects of a client’s case, including communicating with parties, drafting legal documents such as briefs and motions, and preparing for and attending hearings. Represent clients before EOIR, USCIS, BIA, and CBP. You are able to handle a high volume of all types of Immigration cases, focusing primarily on removal defense, family petitions, consular processing, waivers, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, VAWA, U and T visas, and Employment/Business Visas. Collaborate with a skilled team of legal assistants and support staff. Familiarity with Immigration Law is highly desirable. Overall, this position is intended to be a challenging experience for someone looking to be a highly effective attorney.

Daily work expectations include

• Establishing positive and collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues, and the courts.
• Effectively applying legal solutions to clients’ issues.
• Clearly and empathetically communicating legal options to clients.
• Effectively representing clients at hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Consulting with and retaining new clients.
• Working with staff to accurately calendar all hearings, filing deadlines, and other key dates.
• Timely communicating with the Managing Attorney and team members to continue developing skill set and taking on more challenging legal issues.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects.
• Ability to work both independently & within a team environment.
• Take ownership of assignments and execute them timely.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical benefits, and paid time off.

Additional Compensation

• Bonuses.Benefits
• :Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off.

Schedule

• :Monday to Friday.
• 8 am - 5 pm.

Benefit Conditions

• 3-month waiting period may apply.
• Only full-time employees are eligible.

Ability to Relocate

• Lynnwood, WA 98036: Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location

• In person
• Work Remotely

: As needed

Join our team as an Associate Attorney where you can grow your career while making a significant impact on our clients' lives through dedicated legal support and advocacy.