Associate Attorney – Immigration Law

Ryan Immigration Law, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

Ryan Immigration Law, LLC in Milwaukee, WI seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Immigration Law to join a tight-knit team. You will handle a range of immigration matters while gaining courtroom exposure and mentorship from Attorney Maria Ryan.

We welcome attorneys at all experience levels with a strong work ethic, bilingual Spanish-English abilities, and a passion for serving immigrant communities.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, professional, and committed to serving immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in Immigration Court proceedings and before USCIS.
• Prepare and file immigration applications, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, memoranda, and pleadings.
• Client consultations and case strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Attorney Maria Ryan in a mentorship-focused environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organization

Case management

Client-focused

Education

Wisconsin Bar license

Job description

Associate Attorney – Immigration Law

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Walker's Point)

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Salary: Starting at $80,000

Ryan Immigration Law is a growing Milwaukee-based immigration law firm dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered legal representation to individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. We are passionate about protecting the rights of immigrants and helping our clients build secure futures.

We are seeking a bilingual Associate Attorney who is eager to make a meaningful impact while developing their career through hands-on mentorship and courtroom experience.

Whether you're beginning your legal career or looking to transition into immigration law, we are committed to investing in your professional growth. Prior immigration law experience is not required—we are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for advocating for immigrant communities.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Attorney, you will gain experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including:

• Immigration Court proceedings
• Immigration benefits before USCIS
• Criminal matters, including felonies and misdemeanors
• Traffic court matters
• Client consultations and case strategy
• Legal research, writing, and case preparation
• Preparing applications, motions, and supporting documentation
• Working closely with clients throughout every stage of their cases

This position offers meaningful courtroom exposure and the opportunity to work directly alongside Attorney Maria Ryan in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, professional, and committed to serving immigrant communities
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Why Ryan Immigration Law?

At Ryan Immigration Law, we believe that every client deserves dedicated, personalized representation and every attorney deserves the opportunity to grow through meaningful work and mentorship. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to advocacy, integrity, and justice.

If you're passionate about protecting the rights of immigrants and want to build your career in an environment that values collaboration, professional development, and client service, we'd love to hear from you.