RFE Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A respected immigration law firm is currently seeking a highly skilled Associate Attorney to lead the preparation and review of legal responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs). The role focuses on family-based and humanitarian immigration applications and includes mentoring staff, monitoring legal trends, and advising on complex client cases. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of immigration law, outstanding writing skills, and a commitment to legal advocacy.

Location

• Houston, TX

Duties

• Prepare and review responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs issued by USCIS

• Analyze USCIS communications and immigration case files to determine appropriate legal strategy

• Provide legal guidance to RFE team members, including attorneys and non-attorneys

• Edit, revise, and finalize RFE responses drafted by other legal team members

• Monitor immigration law and policy changes affecting family- and humanitarian-based petitions

• Conduct training for new and current staff on USCIS trends, best practices, and legal standards

• Audit legal work product for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to policy

• Engage in client communications related to legal advice, case concerns, or escalations

• Assist in developing internal legal processes to support efficient case handling

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration law

• Prior experience with applications including:

  • VAWA

  • U-Visa

  • T-Visa

  • Medical Deferred Action

  • I-130

  • Adjustment of Status

• Strong familiarity with responding to RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs

• Ability to manage a high volume of cases while providing supervision to others

• Experience with legal team training or staff mentorship preferred

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 research, writing, and document review capabilities

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to lead, train, and mentor legal and support staff

• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills

• Advocacy-focused and client-centered mindset

• Comfortable adapting to changing immigration laws and policies

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

• Familiarity with immigration case management systems is preferred

Benefits

• Remote flexibility or hybrid work environment based on location

• Engaged, mission-driven legal culture focused on immigrant advocacy

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Competitive compensation package (details provided during the interview process)