Firm Overview: Herischi Human Rights Law Center (HHRLC) is a respected and fast-growing law firm specializing in immigration and human rights law. We are dedicated to providing personalized and high-quality legal representation to individuals navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Our firm focuses on asylum, family petitions, removal defense, and other immigration relief, with a strong emphasis on fighting for justice and human rights.
We are seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney with a passion for individual client representation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in handling asylum claims, family-based petitions, removal defense, and waivers, with a proven track record in immigration court. This position requires a self-sufficient attorney who can independently manage client matters and supervise a team of paralegals.
Key Responsibilities:
Full Case Management: Independently handle all aspects of immigration cases from intake to final resolution, including:
Asylum applications: Conduct thorough client interviews, draft and file asylum applications, and represent clients in hearings and interviews.
Family petitions: Manage family-based immigration cases (I-130, I-485, I-601, etc.), including consular processing.
Removal proceedings: Defend clients in immigration court, prepare legal briefs, motions, and represent them in hearings. Advocate for relief such as cancellation of removal, asylum, and other defenses.
Waivers: Prepare waivers of inadmissibility (I-601, I-601A) and other forms of immigration relief.
Mandamus: File and litigate Writs of Mandamus for delayed immigration cases (a plus).
Client Consultations & Problem Solving: Meet with clients, provide strategic legal solutions, and manage expectations. Demonstrate the ability to consult with clients, identify legal options, and craft effective case strategies.
Direct Interaction with Government Agencies: Work directly with USCIS, ICE, and the U.S. Department of State on a range of immigration matters, ensuring efficient communication and case resolution.
Immigration Court Experience: Prepare clients for court and try cases independently in immigration court. Handle removal defense, asylum cases, and related legal proceedings.
Supervision & Team Management: Supervise paralegals assigned to your cases, ensuring quality and timely submission of applications and legal documents. Maintain case files and oversee staff support on case preparation.
Qualifications:
Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar (must specify jurisdiction).
3-5 years of experience practicing immigration law, focusing on individual clients, with experience in asylum, family petitions, and removal proceedings.
Immigration court experience is essential: Must have litigated at least one case as the lead attorney and have extensive removal defense experience.
Experience with USCIS, ICE, and the U.S. Department of State.
Ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision and handle a large caseload.
Supervisory skills to manage and delegate work to paralegals.
Writ of Mandamus experience is a plus.
Second language skills are highly preferred, with preference for candidates fluent in Farsi or Spanish.
A book of business or demonstrated ability to bring in clients is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Strong litigation skills with the ability to independently strategize and try immigration cases.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to handle client consultations, identify legal issues, and provide clear, actionable advice.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and cases.
Compassionate, client-centered approach to immigration law.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Health insurance benefits.
Paid vacation and generous time-off policies.
No remote work option; must work on-site in North Bethesda, MD.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to [Insert Contact Information], with the subject line "Immigration Attorney Application – [Your Name]." In your cover letter, please highlight your immigration court experience and any second language proficiency.
Herischi Human Rights Law Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
Active bar license in good standing (must specify jurisdiction).
3-5 years of immigration law experience with a focus on individual clients, including asylum, family petitions, and removal defense.
Immigration court litigation experience: Must have litigated at least one case as the lead attorney.
Our litigators routinely represent clients in state, federal, and immigration courts. Our team of Bethesda immigration lawyers at Herischi & Associates is also prepared to interface with international tribunals if doing so will benefit your case.
Our Bethesda immigration attorneys can assist you with cases involving:
Immigration. We passionately believe immigration is a human right. One of our lawyers is an immigrant himself and has deep, first-hand knowledge of the processes for accessing benefits. Our team regularly assists clients with removal defense, family-based petitions, employment-based petitions, national interest waivers, humanitarian parole, asylum, and naturalization.