RFE Associate Attorney

Job Overview

An established immigration law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to lead and manage responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs) for family-based and humanitarian immigration matters. This role serves as both a legal expert and internal resource for a growing legal team, offering support, mentorship, and quality assurance. The position is ideal for an attorney with strong writing, review, and supervisory skills who is passionate about immigration advocacy.

Location

• Charlotte, NC

Duties

• Draft and oversee responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs from USCIS

• Support non-attorney team members with case-specific legal escalations and guidance

• Review, edit, and provide feedback on drafted responses to ensure legal sufficiency

• Identify legal trends and procedural shifts to maintain consistency and compliance

• Train and onboard new legal staff including attorneys and document preparation personnel

• Conduct quality audits of written responses and legal outputs

• Provide direct client communication when necessary for legal advice or escalation resolution

• Collaborate across departments to meet internal legal goals and client expectations

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience practicing immigration law, specifically in humanitarian and family-based cases

• Substantive experience with applications such as:

  • VAWA

  • U-Visa

  • T-Visa

  • Medical Deferred Action

  • I-130 Petitions

  • Adjustment of Status

• Strong familiarity with the USCIS adjudication process, including RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs

• Demonstrated ability to supervise or train junior legal professionals and support staff

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction

• Good standing with respective state bar authority

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and document review skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to train, mentor, and supervise legal and support teams

• Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical thinking

• Adaptability in response to evolving immigration policy and procedures

• Collaborative mindset and commitment to client advocacy

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

• Proficient in legal workflow platforms or immigration case management systems (preferred)

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options available

• Collaborative and mission-driven work culture

• Opportunity to support underserved communities through legal advocacy

• Competitive compensation package (discussed during the interview process)

• Ongoing professional development and internal training support