Business Immigration Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an Immigration Associate in Detroit with at least three years' experience to join its growing Midwest immigration practice. The role offers opportunities to handle sophisticated matters, including removal defense, asylum, waivers, and BIA appeals.

Ideal candidates have strong writing and advocacy skills, experience with immigration court proceedings, and an interest in building a long-term practice within a collaborative firm that values attorney development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Experience with immigration court proceedings.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.
• Interest in building a specialized immigration practice.
• Experience with federal litigation or BIA appeals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated immigration matters including removal defense and asylum.
• Prepare waivers, appeals before the BIA, and federal court filings.
• Advise employers on temporary worker programs and other immigration issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop the practice and client base.

Skills

Immigration law

Legal writing

Advocacy

Court procedures

Job description

Growing Midwest law firm seeks an Immigration Associate with at least three years of experience to join a well-established immigration practice in Detroit.

This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum applications, waivers, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal court litigation. The practice also advises employers on temporary worker programs and other complex immigration issues.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience with immigration court proceedings, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a genuine interest in building a specialized immigration practice. Experience with federal litigation, BIA appeals, or H-2A/H-2B matters is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly respected attorneys, take on meaningful client-facing responsibilities, and develop a long-term platform within a collaborative firm that values attorney development and entrepreneurship.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.