Family-Base Immigration Attorney

About the role

The Family-Based Immigration Attorney is responsible for representing clients in family-based immigration matters while providing strategic legal guidance, compassionate client advocacy, and exceptional legal representation throughout every stage of the immigration process. This position focuses primarily on family-based immigration matters, including immediate relative petitions, family preference petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, K-1 fiancé visas, marriage-based immigration, conditional residence removal, waivers, naturalization, and related humanitarian relief.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive legal strategies designed to reunite families and achieve favorable immigration outcomes.
• Represent clients in a broad range of family-based immigration matters, including but not limited to: Immediate Relative Petitions (I-130), Family Preference Petitions, Adjustment of Status (I-485), Consular Processing, K-1 Fiancé Visas, Marriage-Based Immigration, Conditional Residence Removal (I-751), Waivers (I-601 & I-601A), Naturalization & Citizenship, Humanitarian Family-Based Relief, Derivative Beneficiary Petitions, Advance Parole, Employment Authorization Applications, and I-601 and I-601A Waivers.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, biometric appointments, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and additional agency proceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel throughout the lifecycle of every case while maintaining proactive communication regarding case progress and next steps.
• Build trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, professionalism, cultural awareness, and exceptional client service.
• Maintain the highest standards of legal ethics, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Prepare, review, and submit immigration petitions, applications, declarations, legal memoranda, motions, waivers, and supporting evidence packages with exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with legal assistants, paralegals, case managers, and fellow attorneys to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services while maintaining the firm's commitment to exceptional client experiences.
• Participate in collaborative legal strategy discussions and complex case reviews.
• Mentor legal assistants, case managers, and newer attorneys regarding family-based immigration procedures when appropriate.
• Share legal knowledge and best practices to improve departmental performance and client outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and client-focused work environment aligned with the firm's mission, values, and culture.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of family-based immigration laws, regulations, and USCIS procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, legal research, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and client counseling abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical legal practice.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel throughout the State of Texas as required to attend USCIS interviews, client meetings, community outreach events, and other firm-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of immigration law experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing family-based immigration matters from consultation through final disposition.
• Experience preparing and filing: I-130 Family Petitions, Adjustment of Status Applications (I-485), Consular Processing, K-1 Fiancé Visa Petitions, Removal of Conditions (I-751), Naturalization Applications (N-400), Affidavits of Support (I-864), Advance Parole Applications, Employment Authorization Applications, I-601 and I-601A Waivers.
• Experience representing clients during USCIS interviews.
• Experience responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and other agency correspondence.
• Experience managing high-volume immigration caseloads while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Experience utilizing immigration case management systems such as Litify, INSZoom, Docketwise, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage emotionally sensitive client matters with empathy, professionalism, and sound legal judgment.