HYKEL LAW 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: https://hykellaw.com/
Position: Associate Immigration Attorney
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, though recent law school graduates with clinical experience or clerkships Immigration Law are encourages to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Family petitions: Manage family-based immigration cases (I-130, I-485, I-601, etc.), including consular processing.
Employment petitions: Draft employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions (I-129, I-140, E1/E2, H1-B, O, P visas, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EW applications) including support letters, prevailing wage determinations, labor condition applications.
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.
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:
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, though recent law school graduates with clinical experience or clerkship in immigration law encouraged to apply.
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, but not required.
Additional 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 open-minded to unique strategies for clients.
Be a self-starter and work independently, but have a desire to work as part of a team.
Detail Oriented and resilient with high integrity.
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 why you want to work in immigration law. Send resume to: rmh@hykellaw.com.
Hykel Law, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Hykel Law, LLC is a growing law firm focused exclusively on US immigration and citizenship law. We are looking to build a team of gritty professionals who are passionate and dedicated to our mission of strengthening the USA by adding ambitious people who support families and businesses. The people we employ are the backbone of our companies. The people we love are the reason we work. At Hykel Law, building businesses with the best people and uniting families through immigration is what matters most.
Our team of professionals specializes in tackling tricky cases. We handle employment based, family based, humanitarian and litigation cases across the United States. Our immigration law team operates with the utmost integrity, experience and knowledge. We are based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and provide a hybrid work environment to foster flexibility and a healthy work/life balance.
