Job Details

Overview

Attorney – Full-time – Anchorage. Engaging position with opportunity to grow for motivated individual. Well established Anchorage immigration firm needs a diligent and self-motivated attorney with experience in immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, pleadings, and memos; conduct legal research.
• Appear before USCIS and EOIR on behalf of clients.
• Conduct initial client consultations and maintain up-to-date files on individual matters.
• Maintain client database; respond to inquiries; complete form letters/pleadings; draft correspondence; assist with day-to-day tasks in a busy law office.
• Represent clients at hearings and assist with form preparation.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and take pride in work product.
• Work in a small, collaborative office environment with opportunity for growth and training as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited university.
• Barred in Alaska or willing and able to become barred in Alaska.
• Two years' experience in immigration law; experience in family-based, removal defense, crimigration, asylum, or employment-based immigration is preferred; secondary experience in other areas is a plus.
• Experience representing clients at hearings and in form preparation.
• Fluency in Spanish is a huge bonus and may lead to a higher rate of pay.
• Bi-lingual candidates will receive heightened consideration and pay bump.
• Experience with client management software is a plus; proficiency with Office Suite and Adobe is required.
• Clinic or clerkship experience is a plus; typing proficiency and strong writing/grammar skills are essential.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of hires: 1
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible for the right candidate).
• Location: Anchorage, AK 99501 (in-person; ability to relocate required).
• Pay: $75,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year, dependent on experience and bilingual status.
• Benefits: Flexible schedule; paid time off; retirement plan; regular bonus and incentive pay; employee development and education programs; other competitive benefits.

Additional Information

Please send a resume via email to ...@visamerica.com. In the subject line type: Immigration Attorney job posting.

Company website: www.mcquillanhohman.com

Work Environment: In-person work with potential for part-time remote work one day a week after training, as long as most work is done on-site.

EEO:

People of color, women, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.