RFE Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A nationally operating immigration law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Associate Attorney to lead the preparation and oversight of legal responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs) related to family-based and humanitarian immigration applications. This position plays a key role in quality assurance, legal training, and case strategy, serving as a vital legal resource within a collaborative, high-volume legal environment.

Location

• Georgetown, TX

Duties

• Review and prepare responses to USCIS-issued RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs

• Analyze case records to assess legal issues and strategy for successful filings

• Provide legal support to non-attorney RFE team members, including handling escalations

• Monitor and interpret immigration law trends to ensure up-to-date legal practices

• Review and revise drafted responses from staff attorneys and support staff

• Conduct onboarding and provide ongoing legal training to RFE legal team members

• Audit legal work product for accuracy, quality, and alignment with policy

• Offer direct legal advice to clients when needed for complex or escalated cases

• Collaborate with internal departments to meet performance, accuracy, and compliance goals

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience handling family-based and humanitarian immigration cases

• Prior work with applications including:

  • VAWA

  • U-Visa

  • T-Visa

  • Medical Deferred Action

  • I-130 Petitions

  • Adjustment of Status

• Experience responding to RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs is preferred

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume case environment

• Strong understanding of current USCIS adjudication trends and legal frameworks

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license in good standing with a U.S. state bar

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and analysis skills

• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities

• Effective in training and mentoring attorneys and legal support staff

• Clear and professional communication with both internal teams and clients

• Collaborative, team-focused approach

• Demonstrated commitment to advocacy and immigrant rights

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

• Adaptability in response to changing laws and firm processes

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility across the U.S.

• Supportive, mission-driven legal environment

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• Competitive compensation (details available during interview)