Litigation Associate Attorney

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Washington DC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Government Strategies and Compliance team. The candidate will work closely with partners and associates to advise . and multinational clients on critical business and immigration issues. Responsibilities include representing clients in corporate immigration enforcement defense, immigration litigation, due diligence, and white-collar criminal immigration matters.

Duties:

• Investigate and litigate various immigration matters for individuals and corporate clients.
• Draft complaints, discovery, reports, memos, and litigation documents.
• Manage intake and outreach to plaintiffs.
• Handle immigration filings and communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals.
• Conduct in-depth research on immigration law and policy issues.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Collaborate with investigative analysts and prepare cases.
• Guide clients through complex immigration strategy challenges.
• Represent employers in immigration compliance audits and investigations.
• Prepare comments on agency rulemaking and draft testimony for Congressional hearings.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Member of the State Bar (DC preferred).
• Legal experience related to complex litigation and enforcement defense.
• Business immigration experience is a plus.
• Experience managing research, investigation, or litigation projects.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal personnel.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to propose alternative solutions.
• Proficiency in researching, collecting, and analyzing data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.

Benefits:

• 27 PTO days plus Federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with FSA & HSA options.
• 401K plan with company matching.

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