Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney (Bellingham, WA)

Harrison and Pai, PLLC is a growing immigration law firm with offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, WA, which handles a broad range of immigration cases. We seek an associate attorney to represent clients in front of USCIS, ICE, DOS, and EOIR.

Harrison and Pai, PLLC handles a wide variety of immigration cases including both detained and non-detained removal defense, bond representation, family-based and employment-based immigrant petitions, business and employment visas, humanitarian relief (asylum, VAWA, U Visas), citizenship and naturalization, and appeals work. 

The ideal candidate cares deeply about immigrant rights and is passionate about helping to guide immigrants through the legal process. This position requires direct client interaction and collaboration with colleagues. Previous immigration work experience is preferred; however, we are willing to train the right person.

We offer a collegial work-environment and prioritize work/life balance for all our staff.

Responsibilities include:

·      Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies

·      Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Seattle Immigration Court

·      Prepare and litigate applications for relief from removal, including but not limited to asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status

·      Represent clients in family-based immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and corresponding consulates around the world. Cases include but are not limited to U-Visas, N-400 applications, protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), adjustment of status, I-601A and I-212 waivers, and family petitions

·      Conduct legal research

·      Draft and file motions and briefs before the immigration court and Board of Immigration Appeals

·      Work closely with and provide leadership to administrative staff regarding client needs, case status and strategy

Requirements 

·      J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and an active member in good standing of any bar (Washington preferred). We will also consider a recent graduate with pending bar membership.

·      Previous experience in the immigration field a plus

·      Superb written and oral communication skills including cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills

·      Ability to work independently

·      Ability to travel to Seattle and Tukwila

·      Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus

Salary Range

·      Commensurate with education and experience.

• ·      Competitive salary and benefits package