Affirmative Associate Attorney

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC, an Inc. 5000 company; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Evans-Schroeder is seeking an Affirmative Associate Attorney to join our immigration practice in Tempe. You will work with a seasoned team on family-based, humanitarian, and employment-based matters, developing advocacy and case strategy in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

We provide mentorship, training, and ongoing professional growth as you handle filings, interviews, and complex cases with guidance from partners and senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, legal research tools, and case management software.
• Ability to research immigration law and apply legal authority to case strategy.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-volume immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file affirmative immigration applications including family-based petitions and processing.
• Conduct client consultations and intake interviews.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, court staff, and government agencies.
• Draft and review legal documents, letters, and exhibits in a clear, organized format.
• Represent clients during USCIS interviews and proceedings.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files and conduct in-depth research.
• Ensure compliance with ethical obligations and professional standards.
• Collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys for timely case progression.

Skills

Excellent communication

Spanish proficiency

Research skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Legal research tools

Case management software

Job description

AFFIRMATIVE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (TEMPE OFFICE)

Position Overview

Green Evans-Schroeder is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Affirmative Associate Attorney to join our immigration law practice in the Tempe office. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal team on meaningful family-based, humanitarian, and employment-based immigration matters while developing strong advocacy, counseling, and case strategy skills in a supportive, professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who values high-quality legal work, thoughtful client service, close collaboration with attorneys and legal staff, and continued professional growth. Although prior affirmative immigration experience is important, we provide substantial guidance, supervision, mentoring, and training to help the successful candidate learn our systems, procedures, and approach to excellent client representation.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Case Management

The associate attorney will work closely with supervising partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to prepare, manage, and advance affirmative immigration matters.

• Prepare and file comprehensive affirmative immigration applications, including family-based petitions, adjustment of status applications, consular processing matters, humanitarian applications, citizenship cases, and related affirmative immigration filings with USCIS and the Department of State.
• Conduct thorough client consultations and intake interviews.
• Maintain effective, respectful communication with clients, court staff, and government agencies throughout the life of each case.
• Draft, review, and refine legal documents, attorney cover letters, declarations, legal arguments, exhibits, and application packages in a clear, organized, and persuasive format.
• Represent clients during USCIS interviews and administrative proceedings, including preparing clients in advance of interviews and proceedings.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files to safeguard client property and support ethical, efficient case management.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on complex immigration law issues.
• Ensure compliance with immigration regulations, ethical obligations, and the firm’s professional standards.
• Collaborate proactively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to promote efficient case progression, clear communication, careful work product, and timely completion of case tasks.

Training and Professional Development

• Work closely with supervising partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategies, strengthen legal analysis, and receive meaningful feedback on work product.
• Participate in ongoing training, internal mentorship, case review discussions, and continuing legal education designed to support professional growth and excellent client representation.
• Remain current on evolving immigration laws, procedures, and policy changes.
• Contribute to the firm’s shared knowledge base, best practices, and culture of thoughtful teamwork, accountability, and high-quality legal work.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse client populations
• Language: Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is required.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, legal research tools, case management software, document preparation and maintenance, and immigration-related online forms.
• Research Skills: Ability to research immigration law and procedure, analyze complex issues, and apply legal authority to case strategy and problem-solving.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage a high volume of diverse family-based and humanitarian immigration matters while maintaining effective systems to meet professional, ethical, and case-related obligations.

Preferred

• Two or more years of affirmative immigration experience, particularly with family-based, humanitarian, consular processing, or employment-based matters
• Experience with hourly billing

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic and a commitment to providing high-quality, careful, and compassionate legal services to a diverse clientele.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, legal staff, attorneys, and government agencies.
• A team-oriented mindset, including respect for all team members, clear communication, accountability, sound judgment, and a willingness to receive and apply feedback.
• Adaptability, curiosity, humility, and a genuine willingness to learn through mentoring, training, and collaborative case work.
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment, including the ability to maintain client confidentiality.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Significant mentoring, training, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional work environment focused on excellent client service and strong team communication.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Law school transcript, if admitted to practice for less than one year