Asylum Drafting Attorney

The Role

We are seeking a Drafting Attorney to join our specialized team as the architect of clients' written cases. You will focus predominantly on legal research, strategic case development, and document drafting—meticulously crafting asylum applications, declarations, briefs, and evidence compilations that guide decision-makers to grant relief.

• Draft asylum applications, meticulously preparing comprehensive applications with a focus on substantive responses (paralegals handle the non-substantive portions)
• Craft client and witness declarations, taking paralegal drafts and making them shine
• Compile and organize evidence, ensuring every case is supported by the most helpful evidence available
• Write legal briefs and memoranda, taking ultimate responsibility for bringing every document together into a compelling final form
• Collaborate closely with legal assistants and paralegals, who provide first drafts of certain documents that you refine and finalize
• Leverage technology, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic depth in document preparation, adhering to structured workflows while exercising professional judgment
• Supervise paralegals and/or other attorneys, as needed

Requirements

• Alignment with the firm's core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork and passion
• Demonstrated commitment to helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through humanitarian relief
• Strong technological proficiency and willingness to use AI tools and structured workflows to enhance legal work
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to perform at a high level without close supervision
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and maintain quality standards in high-stakes situations
• Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing
• Outstanding legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in written form
• Asylum experience preferred but not mandatory