Senior RFE Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A respected immigration law firm is seeking a Senior RFE/Appeals Associate Attorney to lead a key segment of its RFE and Appeals team. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of family-based and humanitarian immigration law and will provide strategic legal guidance, mentor junior attorneys, ensure consistency in submissions, and handle complex and high-priority matters. This role is ideal for an experienced immigration attorney with a passion for training, quality assurance, and advocacy.

Location:

• Coral Gables, FL

Duties:

• Provide legal oversight and sign-off on RFE, NOID, NOIR, Denial, and Appeal responses

• Support staff attorneys in real-time with legal questions, escalations, and strategy

• Mentor and train staff attorneys on writing, analysis, and USCIS procedural expectations

• Collaborate with production supervisors to resolve workflow issues and improve quality

• Conduct audits of completed responses to ensure legal accuracy and consistency

• Track and implement updates related to USCIS policies and adjudication trends

• Lead or assist in firm initiatives related to legal operations and training programs

• Manage complex and high-priority cases requiring senior-level review and insight

• Contribute to legal training of new hires and continuing legal education efforts

• Serve as a subject-matter resource across firm departments for RFE and Appeals strategy

• Assume accountability for the legal performance of an assigned team segment

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of active U.S. state bar membership in good standing

• At least 4–5 years of experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration law

• Proven expertise in RFE/NOID/NOIR responses, denial rebuttals, and appeals

• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or training attorneys in a high-volume setting

• Demonstrated ability to identify legal and evidentiary gaps in complex immigration matters

• Enthusiastic about cross-functional collaboration and operational efficiency

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar

Skills:

• Advanced legal writing and editing

• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities

• Mentorship and leadership capabilities in a legal team setting

• Familiarity with humanitarian applications including VAWA, T visas, U visas, AOS, I-130

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume casework

• Ability to adapt to legal and procedural updates

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Commitment to firm values, continuous improvement, and client advocacy