Bilingual Associate Immigration Attorney

Contextual Overview

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.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• 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.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• 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).

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates should submit their application containing a cover letter and resume directly via email.

• Submission Email: info@wilkeslegal.com
• Note: No phone calls please.

Official Notification & Contact Information

• Organization: Wilkes Legal, LLC
• Location: Takoma Park, MD
• Contact Email: info@wilkeslegal.com
• Official Posting: LinkedIn Job Listing