The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC ยท 20 hours ago
Mandamus Immigration Attorney
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe United Firm is dedicated to protecting clients' rights and is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney with expertise in Mandamus actions and federal litigation. The role involves representing clients with delayed immigration applications, managing a high-volume caseload, and collaborating with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions
Handle federal court litigation, with a primary focus on Writs of Mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act (APA) lawsuits
Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
Manage workload of cases
Visit and conduct an intake with detained individuals at centers
Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
Review immigration applications/packets and make any necessary adjustments
Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
Meet with potential clients for strategic immigration consultations and determine necessary strategy
Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases
Qualification
Required
At least 3-5 years of Immigration Law Experience
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
2+ years of experience in immigration law, with at least 1 year handling Mandamus and APA litigation preferred
Experience with Case Management Software is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Catered lunches
Complimentary parking
Paid time off
Company
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elie Aghabi
Chief Operating Officer
Shawn Matian
Founder
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