Litigation Immigration Attorney

Overview

Location: Seattle, WA

Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 per year, based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday

No billable hour requirements

This role involves handling litigation matters related to immigration law. The position is focused on advocacy, court appearances, and managing substantive cases without the pressure of billable hours. The attorney will represent clients in court, attend USCIS interviews, and travel frequently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court and attend in-person proceedings as required
• Prepare for hearings, oral arguments, court appearances, USCIS interviews, and other litigation-related proceedings
• Analyze case facts, legal issues, procedural risks, and available legal options
• Manage multiple litigation matters while maintaining high-quality work
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with attorneys, legal staff, and leadership
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely completion of litigation tasks and deadlines
• Communicate clearly and 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 and 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• No billable hour requirement
• Health insurance plan upon qualification
• Dental and vision plans upon qualification
• Opportunity to perform 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

Applicants may be required to successfully complete a background check, including education verification, licensure verification, and criminal history review, as a condition of employment.