Associate Immigration Attorney

JJ Moore & Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with employer

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus opportunity

Sign-on bonus for designated shortage

Travel allowance for work trips

Staff recognition program

In-office coffee, tea, snacks

Job summary

JJ Moore & Associates seeks an Immigration Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of immigration law experience to join their growing legal team in Nashville. You will manage your own cases, work closely with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, and directly assist clients on humanitarian, family-based, and removal defense matters.

You will meet with clients, develop case strategies, draft filings, prepare for USCIS interviews, and potentially appear before USCIS and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of two years of immigration law experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach to working with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, ethical, and client‑centered representation.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and assess their immigration options.
• Develop and manage case strategies.
• Handle humanitarian and family-based matters, including VAWA, U Visas, adjustment of status, waivers, and consular processing.
• Draft and review applications, petitions, declarations, legal arguments, and RFE responses.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews.
• Represent clients before USCIS and Immigration Court, depending on your experience.
• Review casework prepared by paralegals and work collaboratively with the legal team.
• Keep clients informed about their cases and next steps.
• Manage deadlines and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Ethical practice

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

DESCRIPTION

JJ Moore & Associates is seeking a motivated and compassionate Immigration Associate Attorney with a minimum of two years of immigration law experience to join our growing legal team.

Our practice focuses primarily on humanitarian, family-based, and removal defense immigration matters. We are committed to providing strong legal representation while treating every client with compassion, respect, and understanding.

This is a great opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working directly with clients, solving immigration issues, and being part of a supportive team. You will manage your own cases while working closely with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

What You'll Do

• Meet with clients and assess their immigration options.
• Develop and manage case strategies.
• Handle humanitarian and family-based matters, including VAWA, U Visas, adjustment of status, waivers, and consular processing.
• Draft and review applications, petitions, declarations, legal arguments, and RFE responses.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews.
• Represent clients before USCIS and Immigration Court, depending on your experience.
• Review casework prepared by paralegals and work collaboratively with the legal team.
• Keep clients informed about their cases and next steps.
• Manage deadlines and maintain accurate case records.

You do not need to have experience in every immigration case type listed above. We are looking for an attorney with a solid immigration law foundation, good judgment, strong client skills, and a willingness to continue learning and developing.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of two years of immigration law experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach to working with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, ethical, and client‑centered representation.

Experience with VAWA, U Visas, waivers, adjustment of status, consular processing, RFEs, or removal defense is preferred, but experience in every area is not required.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Salary Range: $90,000–$130,000 or more per annum, commensurate with experience, qualifications and added value to the firm.

Following successful completion of a three-month probationary period, eligible employees receive:

• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Medical insurance with company‑subsidized premiums
• Paid time off that increases with length of employment
• Five days of paid sick leave
• Paid federal holidays
• Annual end‑of‑year office closure
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Sign‑on bonus for designated shortage areas within the firm
• Travel allowance for eligible work‑related trips, in addition to coverage of approved business travel expenses
• Staff awards and recognition program
• In‑office coffee, tea, and snacks
• Catered birthday lunches and work anniversary recognition

WHY JOIN JJ MOORE & ASSOCIATES?

At JJ Moore & Associates, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful immigration work while being part of a supportive and collaborative team.

We want our attorneys to take ownership of their cases, but we don't expect them to work in isolation. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff and have opportunities to continue developing your immigration knowledge and advocacy skills.

If you have a solid immigration law background, care about your clients, and are looking for a firm where you can contribute, learn, and grow, we would like to hear from you.