Bilingual Associate Immigration Attorney

Bilingual Associate Immigration Attorney

Organising Institution / Firm

Wilkes Legal, LLC

Rolling Basis (Official)

$85,000 to $100,000 per year

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the field of immigration law; currently licensed to practice law in Maryland or Washington, D.C.; fluent in both oral and written Spanish (French is a plus).

Law Firm Job

Wilkes Legal, LLC, a dynamic law firm located in Takoma Park, MD, is seeking a full-time, hybrid Bilingual (Spanish-English) Associate Immigration Attorney to handle a diverse caseload covering removal defense, family and humanitarian immigration matters, and federal litigation.

• Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in immigration law.
• Licensure: Current license to practice law in Maryland or Washington, D.C. at the time of application (federal court admissions or eligibility are a plus).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both oral and written Spanish (French language skills are considered a plus).
• Competencies: Compassion for clients from all walks of life including trauma survivors, and strong legal research and writing skills.

• Represent clients before U.S. Immigration Courts, USCIS, and ICE.
• Represent clients before Federal District Courts in habeas, mandamus, FOIA, and related matters.
• Represent clients in Maryland and D.C. courts regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
• Meet with clients to draft declarations, gather evidence, and prepare for hearings and interviews.
• Perform comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memos, and briefs.

• Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, and other insurance, retirement plan, and more.
• Work Mode: Hybrid (required to work on-site at least two days per week).