Job Description

Our national law firm client is seeking an Immigration Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its Washington, D.C. practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immigration attorney interested in a practice that goes beyond traditional petition work. The associate will handle a diverse range of matters involving removal defense, federal court litigation, family-based immigration, naturalization, waivers, and consular processing.

The role offers meaningful advocacy experience and the opportunity to represent clients before Immigration Court, federal courts, USCIS, and other immigration authorities.

Role Overview

The associate will handle a broad range of immigration matters, including:

• Representing clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court
• Handling immigration-related litigation in federal court
• Advising clients on removal defense strategies
• Handling criminal-immigration matters
• Representing individuals and families in family-based immigration matters
• Preparing and handling naturalization matters
• Advising on waivers and other immigration relief
• Representing clients in proceedings before USCIS
• Handling consular processing matters
• Conducting legal research and drafting briefs, motions, and other advocacy materials
• Developing case strategies and communicating directly with clients
• Managing multiple active matters and deadlines

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of immigration law experience
• Active Bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience with removal defense
• Experience with criminal-immigration matters
• Federal court litigation experience
• Strong advocacy, research, and legal writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and client communication skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a sophisticated immigration practice within a national law firm
• Build substantive experience in removal defense and federal litigation
• Broaden your practice beyond traditional immigration petition work
• Represent clients before Immigration Court, federal courts, and USCIS
• Gain exposure to family-based immigration, waivers, naturalization, and consular matters
• Meaningful client-facing and advocacy responsibility
• Strong platform for long-term career development
• Hybrid flexibility with two remote days per week

Interested in learning more? Send a confidential email to: veronica@partnerslegalsearch.com

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