Entry Level Immigration Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

A growing and busy Immigration Firm located in DMV area is looking to hire an attorney to join the quickly evolving firm.

Murray Osorio PLLC is an immigration law firm dedicated to producing excellent legal work, fostering a connection with our clients, all while working in a collaborative and energetic environment. Our firm specializes in removal defense, humanitarian applications, family-based immigration, criminal-immigration, employment-based immigration, naturalization, and appellate and federal litigation.

Job Duties :

We are looking to hire a highly motivated attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has the legal acumen to complete their work with limited to no guidance (though collaboration among colleagues is always encouraged) and has an understanding of immigration law. Attorneys should have the capacity to handle a significant caseload and meet minimum case completion metrics while regularly conducting consultations for potential new clients. Leadership skills, the ability to work within a team setting, and work with paralegals through case processes is a must. The attorneys have the opportunity to participate in firm committees related to the management of the firm and under the guidance of firm partners. This is a great opportunity for someone really looking to build something and could be a partner track position for the right person.

We have a hybrid model which allows the senior attorney to work from home part of the week, and be based out of either our Fairfax, VA or Silver Spring, MD office for the remainder. Minimal travel will be required for individual hearings and USCIS interviews.

Basic Qualifications :

• Active bar membership
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Hard working, flexible, able to carry a heavy caseload and to work as a team member in a close-knit office
• Be detailed oriented and highly organized.
• Able to multitask and jump from one task to the next
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Active bar membership in either Virginia or Maryland

At least 1 to five years of immigration experience

Fluency or proficiency in Spanish and / or another language

We offer competitive benefits packages (401K w / employer match, health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation, CLE and Bar membership reimbursements, etc.). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Language :

Spanish (Preferred)

License / Certification :

In process of getting bar membership or have already

Work Location : hybrid

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute / relocate :

Fairfax, VA 22030 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License / Certification :

Bar (Preferred)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22030