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.
• Maintain the highest standards of legal ethics, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• 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.
• Regular travel throughout the State of Texas to attend USCIS interviews, client meetings, community outreach events, and other legal proceedings as necessary.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Core Competencies

• Client Advocacy: Build trust through compassionate legal representation while always acting in the client's best interest.
• Legal Analysis: Interpret complex immigration statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and case law to develop strategic legal solutions.
• Communication: Clearly explain immigration law, legal strategy, timelines, risks, and expectations in language clients can understand.
• Organization: Maintain exceptional case organization while successfully managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, case managers, and administrative teams to deliver seamless client service.
• Professional Judgment: Exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining the highest ethical standards and protecting client confidentiality.
• Continuous Learning: Remain current on immigration law developments while continuously expanding expertise across additional practice areas.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Legal Document Accuracy: Maintain 98% or greater accuracy on all petitions, applications, supporting documentation, and legal filings.
• USCIS Interview Preparedness: Ensure 100% of clients are fully prepared at least 48 hours before scheduled USCIS interviews or appointments.
• Client Communication Responsiveness: Respond to 100% of client communications within one business day whenever reasonably possible.
• Client Satisfaction: Maintain an average client satisfaction rating of 90% or higher based upon client surveys and feedback.
• Case Progression: Maintain 95% or greater on-time completion of all assigned case milestones and filing deadlines.
• Case Quality: Minimize Requests for Evidence resulting from attorney-prepared filings through thorough legal review and quality assurance.
• Team Collaboration: Complete 95% or greater of assigned collaborative legal tasks within established departmental timelines.
• Professional Development: Complete all required continuing legal education requirements while actively participating in firm-sponsored attorney development initiatives.