Associate Immigration Attorney Removal and USCIS

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Immigration Attorney (Removal and USCIS) to join their growing practice in Irving, TX. This role is suitable for both entry-level and experienced attorneys, offering structured training, mentorship, and progressive responsibility in handling immigration matters.

Duties

• Provide direct legal representation and advocacy for clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• Manage a caseload of affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• Develop and implement legal strategies tailored to each client's situation.
• Prepare, draft, and file immigration petitions, applications, and motions.
• Appear as lead counsel at court and agency proceedings.
• Draft legal arguments, affidavits, motions, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy and litigation decisions.
• Stay current on changes in immigration law and relevant case law.
• Collaborate with Senior and Managing Attorneys on complex matters.
• Mentor and guide paralegals and legal assistants (required for Associate Attorney II).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
• Interest or experience in immigration law, including USCIS and/or EOIR proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Spanish fluency preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience mentoring support staff is a plus (required for Associate Attorney II).

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Spanish fluency preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance up to 500K
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
• $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement
• Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306