Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join its growing immigration practice in Irving, TX. This role is suitable for both entry-level and experienced attorneys, offering structured training, mentorship, and progressive responsibility. The Associate Attorney will provide legal representation in both affirmative and defensive immigration matters, managing a dedicated caseload and developing litigation and advocacy skills under the supervision of senior attorneys.

Duties

• Provide legal representation and advocacy for clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• Manage a caseload of immigration matters, from routine to complex cases.
• Develop and implement legal strategies tailored to each client's situation.
• Prepare and file immigration petitions, applications, and motions.
• Appear as lead counsel at court and agency proceedings with increasing independence.
• Draft legal arguments, affidavits, motions, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy and litigation decisions.
• Stay current on changes in immigration law and relevant case law.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex or high-stakes matters.
• Mentor and guide paralegals and legal assistants on case preparation (required for Associate Attorney II).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
• Interest or experience in immigration law, including USCIS and/or EOIR proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Spanish fluency preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience mentoring support staff is a plus (required for Associate Attorney II).

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Spanish fluency preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance up to 500K
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Telemedicine for all employees and dependents
• $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement
• Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees