Associate Attorney - Immigration Law

BCG Attorney Search; Holladay (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Meaningful advocacy work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in immigration law in the United States. The role emphasizes legal analysis, case strategy, and high-quality advocacy alongside a mission-driven team.

The candidate will review cases, draft petitions and motions, interact with clients, and collaborate to advance hearings, asylum, removal defense, and family-based petitions.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of humanitarian-based immigration law experience.
• Strong writing, research, and advocacy abilities.
• Spanish fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Review immigration cases and confirm legal strategies before final attorney review.
• Analyze consultation notes, case records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft and review petitions, motions, briefs, appeals, and other legal filings.
• Identify legal issues, inconsistencies, and opportunities to strengthen cases.
• Represent clients before USCIS and in removal proceedings as needed.
• Meet with clients to answer questions and provide case guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case progression and exceptional client service.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and client outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Spanish fluency

Attention to detail

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Bar License in good standing

Tools

MyCase

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated Associate Attorney in the United States who is passionate about immigration law. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys legal analysis, case strategy, and high-quality advocacy while working alongside a mission-driven team focused on changing lives.

Duties

• Review immigration cases and confirm legal strategies before final attorney review.
• Analyze consultation notes, case records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft and review petitions, motions, briefs, appeals, and other legal filings.
• Identify legal issues, inconsistencies, and opportunities to strengthen cases.
• Represent clients before USCIS and in removal proceedings as needed.
• Meet with clients to answer questions and provide case guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to ensure efficient case progression and exceptional client service.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and client outcomes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian-based immigration law.
• Experience with family-based petitions, asylum, removal defense, naturalization, VAWA, U Visas, and T Visas.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Spanish fluency is required.
• Experience using immigration case management software such as MyCase.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel for hearings, USCIS interviews, and detention center visits as needed.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Bar License in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Spanish fluency.
• Experience with immigration case management software.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Meaningful advocacy work impacting immigrants and their families.