Associate Attorney

Responsible for the representation of clients in immigration matters. An associate attorney will represent clients in both family-based immigration matters as well as immigration-related litigation before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts.

• Assess the eligibility of foreign nationals to file family-based immigration applications, applications for naturalization, and eligibility for relief before the immigration courts.
• Represent clients in presenting applications before USCIS at interviews.
• Supervise and review initial filings and RFE responses prepared by paralegals/legal assistants.
• Work directly with clients to advance cases through the various immigration processes.
• Supervise and review the work of paralegal staff.
• Train paralegal and support staff on immigration practice and procedure.
• Research immigration law and procedures.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, and legal briefs.
• Enter case information into computerized databases and case management systems.
• Track the status of filings and inform clients of any follow up that may be necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

• Assist other firm attorneys in representing clients before immigration courts and USCIS.
• Assist with preparations and management of occasional business-related immigration applications.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required.
• Other duties as required.

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• English language fluency with excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), and problem‑solving skills.
• Spanish fluency.
• 2‑5 years of immigration or litigation experience.
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under strict time deadlines while handling significant case volumes.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, with emphasis on ability to work within a team structure.

• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally need to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

• Recognized work‑life balance and team culture.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Mentorship.
• Office events.
• Group insurance package with majority employer‑covered (Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Vision, FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, safe harbor and profit sharing.
• Vacation reimbursement program.
• Self‑improvement allowance.
• Access to free on‑site gym.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Clothing allowance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Bonuses.
• Free Friday.
• Competitive salary.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice