Job Title: Associate Immigration Attorney
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid Position)
Firm Overview: Hykel Law, LLC is a fast-growing law firm focused on the practice of US immigration and citizenship law. We focus on family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, humanitarian cases (asylum, VAWA, U/T visas), immigration court cases and federal court litigation. You can learn more about Hykel Law on our website: www.hykellaw.com
We are seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney with a passion for helping people with 1-3 years of experience in Immigration Law. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: family-based petitions, employment-based petitions, removal defense, asylum claims, and waivers, and immigration court. This position requires a self-sufficient attorney who can independently manage client matters and supervise paralegals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full Case Management:
- Family petitions: Manage family-based immigration cases (I-130, I-485, I-601, etc.), including consular processing.
- Asylum applications: Conduct thorough client interviews, draft and file asylum applications, and represent clients in hearings and interviews.
- 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.
- Legal Research and Writing: Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings in Immigration Court as well as federal district courts (Writs of Mandamus and Declaratory Judgment).
- Client Communications & 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 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).
- 1-3 years of experience practicing immigration law, focusing on individual clients, with experience in family petitions, employment-based petitions, removal proceedings, asylum and/or federal court litigation.
- Experience with USCIS, ICE, and/or U.S. Department of State.
- Ability to manage cases with minimal supervision and handle a large caseload.
- Supervisory skills to manage and delegate work to paralegals.
- Second language skills are preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and cases.
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to immigration law.
· Think creatively and be intellectually curious and legally open-minded to unique strategies for clients.
· Be a self-starter and work independently, but also collaborate and contribute to a team environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance benefits.
- Retirement plan participation (401(k) with contributions and profit sharing after one year).
- Paid vacation and generous time-off policies.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references, with the subject line "Immigration Attorney Application – [Your Name]." In your cover letter, please highlight your immigration experience and any second language proficiency. Send resume to: rmh@hykellaw.com
Hykel Law, LLC 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).
- At least 1-3 years of immigration law experience with a focus on employment-based immigration, asylum and/or removal defense.
