Associate Immigration Attorney

Global Law Advocates, PLLC (GLA) is a Seattle-based immigration law firm that focuses on helping immigrants and their families navigate the complex immigration system in the United States. Founded by Margaret O’Donnell in 2009, and now operating under the leadership of Inna Scott since 2019, GLA’s mission is to seek the best possible outcomes for our clients within the bounds of our nation’s immigration laws with compassion and transparency. GLA primarily handles family-based immigration matters before USCIS and the US Consulates and Embassies abroad, waivers of inadmissibility, complex naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, humanitarian benefits for victims (U, T, VAWA), and removal defense. Job Description Position: Associate Attorney Location: Office located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Type: Full-time, Hybrid remote GLA is hiring a full-time Associate Attorney. This position will focus primarily on removal defense before the Seattle and Tacoma Immigration Courts and affirmative asylum proceedings, as well as other family-based and humanitarian matters. This position is based in Seattle, WA and will require local travel to the Seattle USCIS office and the immigration courts in Seattle and Tacoma. The position is hybrid remote with a required schedule of at least 3 days per week in office. GLA is looking for the right candidate to serve our clients and to reinforce our office’s culture of hard-work, integrity, and support for the community. Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation of clients in US immigration matters before USCIS and EOIR.- Legal matters include, but are not limited to: removal defense (asylum/withholding/CAT, cancellation of removal, motions practice, briefing, evidence preparation, declaration writing, etc.), appeals to the BIA, affirmative asylum, family-based processes (I-130 petition, I-601A/I-601/I-212 waivers, consular processing, adjustment of status), U visa, T visa, VAWA, DACA, TPS, naturalization, military parole-in-place, and other humanitarian reliefs. - Manage your own caseload and work together with staff for cohesive operation of the firm.- Maintain proper decorum with clients and staff. Requirements: - Admission in good standing to any State Bar in the United States.- 2+ years of US immigration law and removal defense experience.- Fluency in the Spanish language required – This position necessitates the ability to communicate daily through oral and written means in both Spanish and English.- Excellent writing, legal analysis, and oral presentation skills.- Computer literacy.- Experience in providing direct representation to clients in crisis, as clients will include survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other forms of violence.- The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.- Must be committed to immigrant’s rights and be empathetic to the particular struggles of immigrant families in our community. Salary and Benefits - Starting salary for this position is between $80,000-$100,000, based on experience.- Bonus opportunities. - Health, vision, and dental insurance.- 401(k)/401(k) matching.- Paid state bar dues and professional membership fees (AILA).- Paid continuing legal education courses.- Paid malpractice insurance.- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time.- Reimbursement for travel based on the federal mileage reimbursement rate.

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