Family-Based Immigration Attorney

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law PLLC is a rapidly growing immigration law firm dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate, and strategic legal representation to families navigating the U.S. immigration system. We empower our attorneys with professional development, collaborative support, and opportunities to expand their expertise while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

About the role

The Family-Based Immigration Attorney represents clients in all aspects of family-based immigration matters, delivering strategic legal guidance, advocacy, and exceptional representation throughout the immigration process. This role focuses on reuniting families through petitions, applications, waivers, naturalization, and related humanitarian relief. The position requires regular travel throughout Texas for USCIS interviews, client meetings, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive legal strategies to achieve favorable immigration outcomes for clients.
• Represent clients in family-based immigration matters, including:
  • 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
• Conduct detailed legal consultations to assess eligibility and identify the most effective legal pathways.
• Educate clients on immigration processes, timelines, risks, documentation requirements, and available options.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, biometrics appointments, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and other agency proceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel and maintain proactive communication regarding case progress.
• Build trusting client relationships through empathy, professionalism, cultural awareness, and exceptional 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 with meticulous attention to detail.
• Develop customized case strategies to maximize approval potential and minimize legal risk.
• Conduct legal research on USCIS policies, federal regulations, statutory changes, and applicable case law.
• Collaborate with legal assistants, case managers, document specialists, and paralegals to ensure timely case progression.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness, legal sufficiency, and compliance with USCIS requirements.
• Monitor case deadlines, RFEs, Notices of Intent to Deny, interview scheduling, biometrics appointments, and filing deadlines.
• Maintain organized and accurate case records within the firm’s case management system.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, ethical obligations, firm policies, and quality assurance standards.
• Participate in continuing legal education, internal trainings, and professional development initiatives.
• Partner with attorneys and legal support staff to deliver consistent, high-quality client representation.
• Participate in collaborative legal strategy discussions and complex case reviews.
• Mentor legal assistants, case managers, and newer attorneys on family-based immigration procedures.
• Share legal knowledge and best practices to improve departmental performance and client outcomes.
• Support firm-wide initiatives promoting operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and client-focused work environment aligned with the firm’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to practice immigration law before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• Strong understanding of family-based immigration laws, regulations, and USCIS procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, 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 environment.
• Ability to build trust with clients experiencing emotionally complex family immigration matters.
• 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 Texas for 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 (strongly preferred).
• Experience with immigration case management systems such as Litify, INSZoom, Docketwise, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage emotionally sensitive client matters with empathy and sound legal judgment.

Skills

• Client Advocacy: Build trust through compassionate legal representation while acting in the client’s best interest.
• Legal Analysis: Interpret complex immigration statutes, regulations, and case law to develop strategic solutions.
• Communication: Clearly explain immigration law, legal strategy, timelines, risks, and expectations in accessible language.
• Organization: Maintain exceptional case organization while managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, case managers, and administrative teams.
• Professional Judgment: Exercise sound legal judgment while upholding ethical standards and client confidentiality.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current on immigration law developments and expand expertise across practice areas.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Legal Document Accuracy: Maintain 98% or greater accuracy on all petitions, applications, and legal filings.
• USCIS Interview Preparedness: Ensure 100% of clients are fully prepared at least 48 hours before scheduled interviews.
• Client Communication Responsiveness: Respond to 100% of client communications within one business day when reasonably possible.
• Client Satisfaction: Maintain an average client satisfaction rating of 90% or higher based on surveys and feedback.
• Case Progression: Achieve 95% or greater on-time completion of all assigned case milestones and filing deadlines.
• Case Quality: Minimize RFEs 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 timelines.
• Professional Development: Complete all required continuing legal education and participate in firm-sponsored initiatives.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position generally following standard business hours. The role requires professional flexibility to meet client needs, filing deadlines, USCIS scheduling, and firm initiatives. Regular travel throughout Texas is expected for USCIS interviews, client meetings, community events, and legal clinics. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Pay

Salary Range: $88,000 – $160,000. Placement within the salary band depends on the candidate’s education, licensure, post-bar experience, demonstrated expertise, leadership capabilities, and qualifications. Progression is based on sustained performance, competency development, organizational contribution, client outcomes, and business needs.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium (Employee Coverage)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dedicated Benefits Support Team
• Healthy Pregnancies Program
• Cigna Healthy Rewards
• RecoveryOne for Cigna
• Omada Health Program
• Foodsmart Nutrition Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Discounted HelloFresh Subscription

Financial Security

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage

Professional Growth

• Continuing Legal Education Allowance
• Texas State Bar Approved CLE Opportunities
• Professional Development Programs
• Immigration Law Training
• Attorney Mentorship
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Time Off & Leave

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Firm-Recognized Holidays
• Fully Paid New Parent Leave
• Unlimited PTO beginning upon eligibility under firm