Position Overview

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for independently handling immigration cases under the supervision of the principal attorney. The associate is expected to manage legal research, analyze caselaw, develop strategy, draft filings, and appear in court as needed.

The associate will also supervise and coordinate support staff working on assigned cases, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines. This role is designed for an attorney who wants to practice immigration law at a high level, with autonomy, responsibility, and close collaboration in a low-volume, high-quality environment.

This is not an entry-level role and not a transactional-immigration law practice.

Primary Responsibilities

Immigration Litigation & Advocacy

• Handle removal defense cases, including:

  • Motions to reopen and reconsider

  • Motions to terminate

  • Bond and custody-related filings

  • Court appearances before EOIR

  • Knowledge of criminal/immigration issues

• Draft and litigate EOIR and BIA appeals

Handle complex USCIS matters, including:

• Adjustment of status and related discretionary applications

• Waivers and other forms of discretionary relief

• Humanitarian-based applications, including U- and T-Visas

• Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and legal responses

• Demonstrated knowledge of immigration statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and discretionary standards

• Analyze immigration statutes, regulations, and caselaw independently

• Develop legal strategy in coordination with the principal attorney

Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct in-depth legal research on complex immigration issues

• Draft high-quality motions, briefs, and memoranda

• Prepare declarations and evidentiary submissions

• Review and revise filings prepared by support staff

Case Management & Supervision

• Manage assigned cases from intake through resolution

• Supervise paralegals and law clerks assisting on cases

• Provide clear instructions and review work product for accuracy

• Ensure compliance with court and agency deadlines

Client Communication

• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and status

• Maintain professional standards in client interactions

• Work with administrative staff to ensure effective client coordination

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of immigration law experience, including:

  • EOIR proceedings

  • USCIS applications and petitions

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Demonstrated ability to analyze caselaw and develop legal strategy independently

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Experience supervising or coordinating with support staff

• Comfortable handling responsibility in a low-volume, high-stakes practice

• Spanish fluency strongly preferred