RFE Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A nationally recognized immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to oversee and prepare 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 role functions as a legal advisor to both attorneys and non-attorney team members, ensuring high-quality legal submissions and compliance with shifting immigration policy. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking lawful immigration status in the United States.

Location

• Pasadena, CA

Duties

• Draft and review legal responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs from USCIS

• Provide legal analysis and quality assurance over submissions prepared by legal staff

• Guide non-attorney RFE team members through case-specific questions and escalations

• Identify legal trends and adapt content strategies accordingly

• Review and edit written responses for consistency, accuracy, and completeness

• Deliver onboarding and continuous legal training to staff attorneys and support personnel

• Conduct audits of work product for both attorneys and non-attorneys

• Communicate with clients to provide legal advice or handle complex questions and issues

• Collaborate with internal teams to meet deadlines and performance goals

Requirements

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

• Hands-on experience with VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, Medical Deferred Action, I-130, Adjustment of Status, and related applications

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

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

• Prior experience with RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs preferred

• Strong time management and case handling skills in a high-volume environment

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Good standing with the respective state bar

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to train and supervise junior attorneys and support staff

• Leadership mindset and strong work ethic

• Advocacy-driven approach to legal representation

• Comfortable with fast-paced legal operations

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

• Adaptability to changing immigration policies and client needs

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within the U.S.

• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, client-focused legal environment

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

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities