Careers at Lichter
Lichter Immigration, a nationally-recognized, community-focused immigration defense firm is seeking well-qualified individuals to join our expanding team. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, plus the opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced, collegial environment.Immigration law is notoriously complex and demanding; the guidance we provide has never been more critical in our 25+ years in practice than it is today. If you're passionate about immigrants' rights and want to help clients navigate the complex immigration process, we look forward to seeing your application.
We are accepting applications for the following positions:
Bilingual Immigration Paralegal
Please see below for more details and how to apply.
Legal Assistant/Immigration Paralegal, Bilingual (Spanish)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We require superior analytic and communication skills, as well as the heart and soul necessary to be successful in a client-focused practice. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with our team of committed professionals. Applicants must be organized and detail-oriented, as well as adept at case management and client relations in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred. Minimum two years’ law office experience required; prior experience in immigration matters, preferred. Candidates must be fully bilingual and able to communicate in spoken and written Spanish and English.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Preparing immigration applications, immigration court motions, pleadings and exhibits for attorney review; client communication, interviews, and correspondence; developing supporting documentation and evidence for applications, removal cases; preparing applicant and witness statements; light office duties as needed to support full-time administrative staff.
TERMS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS: This is a full-time position, non-exempt position with excellent compensation between $17 to $35/hour (DOE), and benefits, including health, dental and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) and profit sharing plans.
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and a thoughtful, detailed cover letter indicating your experience and interest in the position; references will be required for qualified candidates.
ABOUT LICHTER IMMIGRATION: We are a nationally-recognized immigration law firm, based in Denver, Colorado, serving a diverse clientele in immigration matters since 1994. Our reputation has been built on decades of uncompromising advocacy for our clients and the immigrant community at large. Lichter Immigration's fast-paced practice involves all aspects of immigration law, including family petitions, VAWA, U and T visas, consular processing, waivers, naturalization/citizenship, religious workers, asylum, detention and custody, criminal aliens, removal/deportation defense, appeals and related litigation in Federal District Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeal. Ms. Lichter, the firm's founder and managing partner, is a Past President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national bar association of over 15,000 immigration attorneys and law professors. All firm attorneys are AILA members.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person position. We are a dog friendly office (additional dogs potentially welcome, but subject to review). Please consider this position carefully if you have any allergies to animals or are not comfortable around dogs.