IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
About The Position
JJ Moore & Associates is seeking a motivated and compassionate Immigration Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of immigration law experience to join our growing legal team. Our practice focuses primarily on humanitarian, family-based, and removal defense immigration matters. We are committed to providing strong legal representation while treating every client with compassion, respect, and understanding. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working directly with clients, solving immigration issues, and being part of a supportive team. You will manage your own cases while working closely with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of two years of immigration law experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage cases and deadlines effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate and professional approach to working with clients.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, ethical, and client-centered representation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with VAWA, U Visas, waivers, adjustment of status, consular processing, RFEs, or removal defense is preferred, but experience in every area is not required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients and assess their immigration options.
- Develop and manage case strategies.
- Handle humanitarian and family-based matters, including VAWA, U Visas, adjustment of status, waivers, and consular processing.
- Draft and review applications, petitions, declarations, legal arguments, and RFE responses.
- Prepare clients for USCIS interviews.
- Represent clients before USCIS and Immigration Court, depending on your experience.
- Review casework prepared by paralegals and work collaboratively with the legal team.
- Keep clients informed about their cases and next steps.
- Manage deadlines and maintain accurate case records.
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Medical insurance with company-subsidized premiums
- Paid time off that increases with length of employment
- Five days of paid sick leave
- Paid federal holidays
- Annual end-of-year office closure
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Sign-on bonus for designated shortage areas within the firm
- Travel allowance for eligible work-related trips, in addition to coverage of approved business travel expenses
- Staff awards and recognition program
- In-office coffee, tea, and snacks
- Catered birthday lunches and work anniversary recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
