USCIS Immigration Attorney (Junior Level)
About The Position
Moaddel Law Firm APC is a leading Criminal Defense and Immigration firm based in Los Angeles. We are dedicated to delivering strategic, innovative, and accessible legal services. At Moaddel, the team is our strength as we operate with a collaborative, unified approach to achieve outstanding results. We serve a high volume of USCIS clients and rely on attorneys who are compassionate, structured, and ready to make a meaningful impact. We are looking for a USCIS Immigration Attorney (Junior Level) to join our USCIS team. This role is ideal for an attorney early in their immigration career (1–3 years) who thrives in a fast paced environment, wants to grow professionally, and is ready to collaborate closely with a support team while delivering high quality legal representation. You will manage a diverse USCIS caseload, conduct FOIA reviews, prepare clients for interviews, and ensure filings are accurate and timely. Work Setup Remote Full time Collaboration with paralegals, legal assistants, senior attorneys, and support staff
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state (California preferred)
- 1–3 years of immigration law experience
- FOIA review experience preferred
- Previous immigration experience as a legal assistant or paralegal strongly preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Proficient with electronic case management systems
- Organized, detail oriented, proactive, and able to manage deadlines in a fast paced environment
- A dependable laptop or desktop (8GB RAM minimum, Core i5 or higher) paired with a stable 10 Mbps connection to ensure smooth performance
Responsibilities
- Assess relief eligibility and develop case strategies for USCIS matters
- Manage a caseload including family based petitions, U Visas, VAWA, TPS, N-400, I-90, and FOIA reviews
- Review and approve filings prior to submission
- Review 10–15 FOIAs weekly and prepare detailed assessments, including potential relief
- Review CAL DOJ and FBI FOIAs to determine the impact of criminal history on immigration relief
- Draft immigration declarations and supporting documents for motions to vacate
- Prepare clients for USCIS interviews
- Lead, guide, and mentor paralegals and legal assistants
- Ensure deadlines are met and cases move efficiently
- Collaborate with the team to maintain excellent case management and communication
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- uncapped paid time off
- parental leave
- Roth IRA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
