This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.
Make some dough! (Photo credit, if credit is what the photo deserves: James Montana)
Our little law office is hiring for at least one position: Legal Intern (Spring Semester). The details and tips on how to apply are below, in Q&A style. We are also interested in bringing on another staff member – perhaps a law graduate studying for the bar, or a lawyer who is interested in part time work. For details, see below.
Q: Hiring, eh? How much cash on the barrel?
A: Depends on the position. The Law Clerk position is paid hourly, and the amount depends on your background. (Certain local law schools won’t give you class credit if we pay you. We prefer to pay you $25/hour, but we can forgo paying you if that’s what you need.)
Q: What? I thought that lawyers dove into piles of gold coins all day, like Scrooge McDuck!
A: It depends. On Wall Street, we are reliably informed that big law firm partners can make more than $15,000,000 per year – more than the bankers who pay them! Immigration lawyers are much more modestly compensated.
Q: Why should I work for you? ICE pays a $50K starting bonus and I want to deport illegals with my absolute boys!
A: We offer great benefits and a wonderful place to work.
Easy Commute
Commuting into DC is for masochists. Working here isn’t. Our beautiful old office, built in 1870, is in the heart of Falls Church. We have plenty of free parking and a verdant, wooded landscape around our building.
Helping People in Need
Our clients come from all walks of life. Some come from vulnerable circumstances. You’ll work with them, and you’ll make a huge difference for them.
Collegial Environment
We pride ourselves on doing cases one at a time. You won’t be forced to take cases. Instead, you’ll evaluate cases on your own, and build your own docket within the firm based on your own capacity and interests. We offer both independence and mentorship for new lawyers.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Email James at [email protected]. Send a CV and a cover letter.
Q: What are the requirements for each position?
A: For Legal Intern, we require that you be enrolled at a local law school. That’s it! We’re here to help with your education and pay you a decent wage.
A(2): For our other open position – law graduate or part-time Attorney – we’re even more flexible. We’re looking for the right candidate, someone who could both support our lawyers and use our office to grow in their own practice. We’re happy to hire new lawyers. Spanish fluency is a big plus. Immigration experience is, of course, a plus too.
Questions about the jobs? Ask in the comments. We’ll respond, just like we always do.
