What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Associate Immigration Attorney position at Wilkes Legal, LLC?
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Associate Immigration Attorney
Wilkes Legal, LLC, a dynamic law firm located in Takoma Park, MD, has an immediate opening for a Bilingual (Spanish-English) Associate Immigration Attorney. The Associate will work on a wide variety of removal, family and humanitarian-based immigration matters, including, but not limited to, asylum, cancellation of removal, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, inadmissibility waivers, naturalization, VAWA petitions, and T & U Visas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the field of immigration law and will be barred in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Pennsylvania. The candidate must also be fluent in both oral and written Spanish (French a plus) and willing to work on site two days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Represent clients before U.S. Immigration Courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
· Represent clients before the Maryland, D.C., or Pennsylvania courts in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) matters
· Meet with clients to draft declarations, assist in gathering evidence, and prepare for court hearings and USCIS interviews
· Perform legal research and draft legal motions, memos, and briefs
QUALIFICATIONS
· Compassion for clients from all walks of life, including survivors of trauma
· Experience litigating before U.S. Immigration Courts
· Superior legal research and writing skills
· Flexibility and willingness to be a team player
· 1-3 years of experience in the field of immigration law
· Licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Pennsylvania
· Bilingual in Spanish & English. French is a plus.
Wilkes Legal, LLC is a family-friendly employer offering competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and other insurance, retirement plan, and more.
Please send a cover letter and resume to info@wilkeslegal.com. No phone calls please.