Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm located in Georgetown, TX, seeks a dedicated Immigration Associate Attorney with substantial experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration matters. The role emphasizes creative legal advocacy, collaborative team leadership, and support for non-attorney legal staff. Ideal for a mission-driven professional passionate about securing lawful status for individuals and families navigating complex immigration challenges.

Duties:

• Evaluate and propose viable immigration relief strategies tailored to client circumstances

• Develop and execute plans for resolving legal issues and overcoming immigration hurdles

• Provide oversight, mentorship, and training for assigned legal support staff

• Review, audit, and ensure quality assurance on work produced by non-attorney team members

• Conduct internal legal training focused on ethical standards and best practices

• Respond to case-specific legal inquiries from legal support staff

• Edit and finalize immigration filings and supporting documentation (e.g., USCIS applications)

• Monitor and implement updates on immigration law, administrative policies, and court decisions

Requirements:

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

• Direct involvement with humanitarian visa petitions such as VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Asylum, and related filings

• Demonstrated experience preparing USCIS and consular applications, responding to RFEs and NOIDs, and prepping clients for interviews

• Strong ability to guide and lead a legal support team with professionalism and efficiency

• Commitment to client-focused, advocacy-driven legal work

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred

• Experience with immigration court proceedings is an advantage

• Proficiency in adjusting to new legal processes and a continuous improvement mindset

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law and a member in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of U.S. immigration law, especially in humanitarian and family-based categories

• Strong legal writing, editing, and document preparation abilities

• Collaborative leadership and mentoring capability

• Effective communication skills in high-stakes, client-centered situations

• Adaptability in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving with a strategic approach

Job Location:

• Georgetown, TX