Bilingual Associate Immigration Attorney
wilkes legalTakoma Park, MD
$85,000 to $100,000 per year
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wilkes legalTakoma Park, MD10 days ago
$85,000 to $100,000 per year
Bilingual Associate Immigration Attorney
Organising Institution / Firm
Wilkes Legal, LLC
Rolling Basis (Official)
$85,000 to $100,000 per year
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the field of immigration law; currently licensed to practice law in Maryland or Washington, D.C.; fluent in both oral and written Spanish (French is a plus).
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Wilkes Legal, LLC, a dynamic law firm located in Takoma Park, MD, is seeking a full-time, hybrid Bilingual (Spanish-English) Associate Immigration Attorney to handle a diverse caseload covering removal defense, family and humanitarian immigration matters, and federal litigation.
Key Eligibility Criteria
Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in immigration law.
Licensure:
Current license to practice law in Maryland or Washington, D.C. at the time of application (federal court admissions or eligibility are a plus).
Language Proficiency: Fluent in both oral and written Spanish (French language skills are considered a plus).
Competencies:
Compassion for clients from all walks of life including trauma survivors, and strong legal research and writing skills.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
Represent clients before U.S. Immigration Courts, USCIS, and ICE.
Represent clients before Federal District Courts in habeas, mandamus, FOIA, and related matters.
Represent clients in Maryland and D.C. courts regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
Meet with clients to draft declarations, gather evidence, and prepare for hearings and interviews.
Perform comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memos, and briefs.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
Benefits:
Comprehensive package including health, dental, and other insurance, retirement plan, and more.
Work Mode: Hybrid (required to work on-site at least two days per week).
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$85,000 to $100,000 per year
Location
Takoma Park, MD
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
10 days ago
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