Immigration Litigation Attorney

Overview

An immigration litigation attorney position is available in Seattle, WA, offering a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 per year based on experience. This role operates Monday through Friday with no billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court and attend in-person proceedings as necessary.
• Prepare for hearings, oral arguments, court appearances, USCIS interviews, and other litigation-related events.
• Analyze case facts, legal issues, procedural risks, and available legal options.
• Manage multiple litigation matters while maintaining high-quality work.
• Develop case strategies collaboratively with attorneys, legal staff, and leadership.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely completion of litigation tasks and deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government agencies, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Travel as required for hearings, interviews, trials, and other court-related proceedings.
• Support a culture of preparation, accountability, and strong advocacy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-J.D. court litigation experience.
• Experience appearing in court and handling litigation matters.
• Strong understanding of court procedures and courtroom protocol.
• Ability to manage complex cases, competing deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and advocacy skills.
• Immigration litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Submission of a legal writing sample authored by the applicant is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• No billable hour requirement.
• Health insurance plan upon qualification.
• Dental and vision plans upon qualification.
• Opportunities for meaningful legal work supporting immigrants and their families.
• Close collaboration with firm leadership.
• Pro bono opportunities.
• Professional growth in a mission-driven and collaborative environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on excellence, accountability, and impact.

Location

• This position is based in Seattle, Washington.
• The attorney must be able to attend court hearings and in-person proceedings as needed.

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including education verification, licensure verification, and criminal history review.