Immigration Trial Attorney

Immigration Trial Attorney

Salary: $100,000-$130,000.00 a year

 Work Location: Hybrid from Spokane, WA

Join us in giving immigrants a voice!

Together we can transform the lives of as many immigrants we can and the generations that follow. Let’s make that a reality!  

Who We Are

The Quiroga Law Office PLLC was founded in 2009. Our mission is to stand with bravery next to as many immigrants as possible to fight and protect their ability to live, work, and thrive in the United States. We are a law firm for immigrants by immigrants. We represent clients nation-wide and focus on issues around asylum, citizenship, family immigration, nonimmigrant visas, deportation defense, temporary protection status, green cards, waivers and consular processing.

We provide advice and representation not only to individuals, but also to businesses on all family-based visa scenarios, green cards, and various state and federal filings. Basically put – we’re all about immigration.

We are a very collaborative and dynamic culture that is focused on the professional and personal development of our staff. We are at a growth inflection point and we want to get it right when it comes to hiring staff in every role. We pride ourselves on being well run, extremely organized, innovative and a great place to work.

Your New Role

The ideal candidate must be committed to advocating for client’s rights and have a strong desire to help change people’s lives. This is a leadership position. You will have the following accountabilities:

Demonstrate expertise in writing complex motions and appellate briefs.

Extensive legal research and proficiency in crafting persuasive briefs and motions.

Effective management of writing briefs concurrently.

Ensuring timely execution of case development.

When you read these job characteristics, we know you’ll be happy because:

We’ll appreciate your sense of urgency for goal achievement.

You’ll appreciate doing varied activities and having multiple, simultaneous projects and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

We’ll appreciate your results focus, idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving.

You’ll love our rapport and relationship building focus on achieving results.

We love how you engage commitment from others and your problem-solving orientation.

We’ll embrace your action-oriented and collaborative decision-making.

Quick decision making in response to changing conditions.

Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive Influences, stimulates others to action Collaboration focused on results.

Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise, knowledge of systems.

Directive leadership to ensure results are achieved.

Delegation of details as necessary, with follow-up on timeliness and quality.

Accountability for results.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association
• Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• At least 5 years of experience post J.D. relevant to trial and court experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong familiarity with legal research databases.
• Proficient writer with the ability to appropriately apply case law.
• Persuasiveness and reasoned judgement.
• Complex case management skills.
• Experience in immigration/appellate law is highly desired, but no required.
• Experience appearing in court and arguing motions.
• A writing sample consisting of legal brief or comparable legal writing authored by the applicant is required.

This Position will offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience. 
• 401(K) and 401(K) matching upon qualification.
• Health insurance plan upon qualification. 
• Dental and Vision plan upon qualification. 
• No billable hours.
• Pro Bono Opportunities.
• Travel is required as needed.
• Remote position considered.
• Opportunity to work with firm leadership that values a positive environment, personal and professional growth and team culture. 
• As a condition of employment applicants may be required to successfully pass a background check, including education verification, licensure verification and criminal history. 

Here at Quiroga Law Office PLLC we know our people are our most asset, and we are committed to providing a dynamic environment where everyone can be their best.

If interested in this position, please visit: https://careers.quirogalawoffice.com/