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Associate Immigration Attorney at Blessinger Legal | LAYIQ

Conduct client consultations for various clients on various applications and forms of relief applied with USCIS, including business immigration visas, and before the immigration courts.
Review case filings and advise on case strategy.
Research legal arguments and draft persuasive filings, briefs, and motions.
Explore creative legal strategies and innovative case solutions.
Prepare and file evidentiary submissions in support of relief.
Prepare and file various immigration applications with supportive evidence including, but not limited to:
Family based and Humanitarian Applications: I-130 family petitions, Adjustment of Status, I-751s, Naturalization, K fiancé visas, Affirmative Asylum, VAWA, T-visas, U-visas, I-360 (VAWA & SIJS), Waivers of Inadmissibility, and Employment Authorization.
Business Applications: Applications for L visas, TN visas, O visas, P visas, H1B visas, PERM process, labor certifications, etc.
Immigration Court Applications: Asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), Cancellation of Removal (non-LPR and LPR), NACARA, and Adjustment of Status.
Draft and review client affidavits.
Represent clients before USCIS, the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the Asylum Office, and other immigration agencies.
Represent non-detained and detained clients in removal proceedings at various Immigration Courts (in person and remotely) at various stages of the process including preliminary hearings, and final merits hearings.
Draft appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and Administrative Appeals Office.
State Court(s): If licensed in Maryland, Virginia, or DC, represent clients in state court for custody and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) findings.
Supervise and mentor legal assistants, interns, and law clerks, as assigned.
Participate in internal training and contribute to staff development.
Professional Competencies
Legal Skills
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Effective oral advocacy and courtroom presence.
Experience with USCIS interviews, federal litigation, affirmative filings, and/or removal defense, preferred.
Cultural humility and trauma-informed practice in client engagement.
Administrative Abilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage own casework with minimal supervision.
Commitment to high-quality client service and compliance with firm procedures.
Training & Support
Comprehensive onboarding and legal training (live and recorded sessions).
Annual CLE stipend.
Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials: Cover letter (must address bar admission status, team preference, relevant experience to the team preference, Spanish fluency, driver’s license, and salary expectations)
Resume
Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages), please include the file/link to your cover letter
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

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