Immigration Consultation Attorney
About The Position
At Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, every client relationship begins with trust. As an Immigration Consultation Attorney, you serve as the first attorney prospective clients meet during one of the most important moments of their lives. Our attorneys educate, guide, and empower individuals and families by helping them understand their immigration options while delivering exceptional legal consultations rooted in compassion, integrity, and legal excellence. As one of the nation's fastest-growing immigration law firms, we combine innovative technology, collaborative legal teams, and client-centered service to transform lives through immigration law. Our Consultation Attorneys play a critical role in connecting prospective clients with the legal solutions that best fit their circumstances while establishing the foundation for successful attorney-client relationships. The Immigration Consultation Attorney is responsible for conducting comprehensive legal consultations, evaluating immigration eligibility, identifying available forms of immigration relief, and recommending appropriate legal representation based upon each prospective client's individual circumstances. This position serves as the firm's primary legal advisor during the consultation process. Rather than managing active litigation or preparing immigration filings, the Consultation Attorney focuses on providing legal guidance, developing preliminary legal strategies, educating prospective clients regarding immigration law, and helping qualified individuals make informed decisions regarding legal representation. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, advanced immigration law knowledge, strong issue-spotting abilities, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a compassionate, understandable, and ethical manner. This is a fully remote position available to qualified candidates residing anywhere within the United States.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Bar License in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Strong knowledge of United States immigration law.
- Excellent legal analysis and issue-spotting abilities.
- Exceptional verbal communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to build rapport with prospective clients.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- High degree of professionalism and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work independently within a fully remote environment.
- Commitment to ethical, legal practice and exceptional client service.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) or more years of immigration law experience.
- Experience conducting legal consultations.
- Experience evaluating eligibility across multiple immigration practice areas.
- Experience working within a high-volume immigration law practice.
- Demonstrated success helping prospective clients understand complex immigration matters.
- Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
- Experience utilizing Litify, Salesforce, or comparable legal CRM platforms.
- Experience collaborating with intake or client experience teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive legal consultations across all immigration practice areas handled by the Firm.
- Evaluate prospective client eligibility through detailed legal analysis and client interviews.
- Identify all available immigration pathways based upon applicable statutes, regulations, and agency guidance.
- Explain immigration processes, expected timelines, filing requirements, government procedures, risks, benefits, and legal expectations.
- Develop preliminary legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Build trusting attorney-client relationships through empathy, professionalism, and exceptional communication.
- Educate prospective clients regarding realistic legal expectations while helping them understand available legal options.
- Maintain the highest standards of attorney ethics, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
- Ensure all legal advice complies with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Deliver an exceptional consultation experience that reflects the Firm's commitment to client service.
- Build confidence in the Firm's legal expertise through thoughtful legal analysis and compassionate advocacy.
- Answer client questions regarding immigration procedures and legal strategy.
- Address concerns, objections, and uncertainties through education rather than sales tactics.
- Maintain complete and accurate consultation documentation within the Firm's case management platform.
- Coordinate seamless transitions from consultation to legal onboarding following execution of representation agreements.
- Collaborate closely with Intake Specialists, Client Experience teams, and Legal Operations to ensure efficient onboarding.
- Partner with Managing Attorneys regarding complex legal issues and consultation strategy.
- Participate in attorney education, legal updates, and consultation excellence training.
- Share best practices to improve consultation quality and client satisfaction.
- Assist leadership in identifying consultation trends, client concerns, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Maintain consultation metrics and documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
- Foster a collaborative, mission-driven, client-centered work environment.
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium (Employee Coverage)
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dedicated Benefits Support Team
- Enhanced Wellness Resources
- Healthy Pregnancies Program
- Cigna Healthy Rewards® – Discounts on fitness, nutrition, hearing, and vision services
- RecoveryOne for Cigna – Personalized musculoskeletal programs with licensed physical therapists and health coaches at no additional cost
- Omada Health Program – Support for Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease prevention and management
- Foodsmart Nutrition Program – Access to personal nutrition experts
- Amplifon Hearing Healthcare – Hearing-care savings and support
- Gym membership discounts
- Discounted HelloFresh subscription
- 401(k) with 3% Employer-Funded Contribution
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Opportunities to participate in and potentially lead in-house Texas State Bar-approved Continuing Legal Education programs, fostering professional growth and subject-matter expertise
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ongoing Immigration Law Training and Mentorship
- Removal Defense and Immigration Litigation Training
- Opportunities to develop advanced expertise in EOIR practice, appellate advocacy, detention matters, and complex humanitarian relief
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Firm-recognized holidays
- Fully Paid New Parent Leave
- Unlimited PTO beginning at the third anniversary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
