Associate Attorney

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated, and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess some experience in dependency, and immigration laws, but we are willing to train. This role requires excellent legal research and drafting skills, as well as the ability to litigate effectively on behalf of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients through all phases of dependency litigation, from shelter-care hearing until reunification, or termination of parental rights, as the case may be.
• Represent clients with immigration matters before the USCIS, including but not limited to immigrant, and non-immigrant visa applications, and asylum application.
• Attend court hearings and represent clients in various legal proceedings as required.
• Communcation, and collaboration with DCFY to ensure efficient, and expedient case resolution.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw, and Lexis
• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively litigate cases and represent clients in court.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, WA 98684 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98684: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000