Remote Associate Immigration Attorney | Litigation & Relief

Orion Placement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible remote work

Professional training and growth

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to manage a removal defense caseload in Seattle/Tacoma courts, providing direct representation before EOIR and USCIS. You will analyze client circumstances, develop strategies, and litigate asylum, cancellation of removal, and other relief while collaborating with staff and maintaining culturally responsive guidance.

Remote-friendly with occasional in-person appearances; residency near Seattle is required and you must be available

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state; Washington preferred.
• 2+ years of directly relevant immigration attorney experience preferred, but strong candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and client communication skills.
• Cultural competence and strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of removal defense matters in the Seattle and Tacoma Immigration Courts.
• Analyze client circumstances, identify legal solutions, and develop effective case strategies.
• Prepare and litigate asylum, withholding of removal, CAT, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and other forms of relief.
• Prepare bond and habeas matters and represent clients during immigration proceedings.
• Handle family-based immigration matters before USCIS, the Department of State, and consulates.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive motions, briefs, and other filings before immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide clear, culturally responsive legal guidance.
• Collaborate with and provide direction to administrative staff regarding client needs, case status, and strategy.
• Travel as needed for court appearances and client representation throughout the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellingham area.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Cross-cultural communication

Independent work

Caseload management

Spanish language

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced immigration attorney to manage a removal defense caseload in Seattle/Tacoma courts, providing direct representation before EOIR and USCIS. You will analyze client circumstances, develop strategies, and litigate asylum, cancellation of removal, and other relief while collaborating with staff and maintaining culturally responsive guidance.

Remote-friendly with occasional in-person appearances; residency near Seattle is required and you must be available