Family-Based Immigration Attorney

ImmigrationJobs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law seeks a Family-Based Immigration Attorney to represent clients in family petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, and naturalization across Texas. This role requires strategic client advocacy, empathetic communication, and collaboration with paralegals and staff.

Extensive travel within Texas is expected to attend USCIS interviews and community events. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar status, and deep knowledge of U.S.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to practice immigration law before USCIS.
• Strong understanding of family-based immigration laws, regulations, and USCIS procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, legal research, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and client counseling abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas for interviews, meetings, and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive legal strategies to reunite families and obtain favorable immigration outcomes.
• Represent clients in family-based immigration matters including I-130, I-485, consular processing, waivers, and naturalization.
• Educate clients on processes, timelines, risks, and required documents.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, biometrics, RFEs, and hearings.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel throughout the case lifecycle and maintain proactive client communication.
• Build trusting relationships with clients with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.

Skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Bar License

USCIS immigration practice

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Client counseling

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Litify

INSZoom

Docketwise

Job description

About Us

At Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to build their future together. We provide personalized legal representation tailored to each client's unique immigration journey while delivering compassionate advocacy, proactive communication, and strategic legal solutions.

As one of the nation's fastest-growing immigration law firms, we proudly represent individuals and families across the United States through a client-centered approach built upon integrity, excellence, innovation, and meaningful results. Our attorneys are empowered with extensive professional development, collaborative legal support, and opportunities to expand their expertise across multiple immigration practice areas while making a lasting impact on the lives of the clients we serve.

Job Summary

The Family-Based Immigration Attorney is responsible for representing clients in family-based immigration matters while providing strategic legal guidance, compassionate client advocacy, and exceptional legal representation throughout every stage of the immigration process.

This position focuses on family-based immigration matters including immigrant and nonimmigrant family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, naturalization, and related humanitarian relief. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of family-based immigration law while demonstrating exceptional client communication, legal analysis, and case strategy development.

Attorneys in this role will collaborate closely with legal assistants, paralegals, case managers, and fellow attorneys to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services while maintaining the firm\'s commitment to exceptional client experiences.

This position requires regular travel throughout the State of Texas to attend USCIS interviews, client meetings, community outreach events, and other legal proceedings as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Client Advocacy & Representation: Develop comprehensive legal strategies designed to reunite families and achieve favorable immigration outcomes.
• Represent clients in a broad range of family-based immigration matters, including but not limited to:
  • Immediate Relative Petitions (I-130)
  • Family Preference Petitions
  • Adjustment of Status (I-485)
  • Consular Processing
  • K-1 Fiancé Visas
  • Marriage-Based Immigration
  • Conditional Residence Removal (I-751)
  • Waivers (I-601 & I-601A)
  • Naturalization & Citizenship
  • Humanitarian Family-Based Relief
  • Derivative Beneficiary Petitions
  • Advance Parole
  • Employment Authorization Applications
• Conduct detailed legal consultations to determine immigration eligibility and identify the most effective legal pathway for each client.
• Educate clients regarding immigration processes, expected timelines, legal risks, documentary requirements, and available immigration options.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, biometrics appointments, RFEs, and additional agency proceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel throughout the lifecycle of every case while maintaining proactive communication regarding case progress and next steps.
• Build trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, professionalism, cultural awareness, and exceptional client service.
• Maintain the highest standards of legal ethics, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to practice immigration law before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• Strong understanding of family-based immigration laws, regulations, and USCIS procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, legal research, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and client counseling abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.
• Ability to build trust with clients experiencing emotionally complex family immigration matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical legal practice.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel throughout the State of Texas as required to attend USCIS interviews, client meetings, community outreach events, and other firm-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of immigration law experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing family-based immigration matters from consultation through final disposition.
• Experience preparing and filing:

• I-130 Family Petitions
• Adjustment of Status Applications (I-485)
• Consular Processing
• K-1 Fiancé Visa Petitions
• Removal of Conditions (I-751)
• Naturalization Applications (N-400)
• Affidavits of Support (I-864)
• Advance Parole Applications
• Employment Authorization Applications
• I-601 and I-601A Waivers

• Experience representing clients during USCIS interviews.
• Experience responding to RFEs, NOIDs, and other agency correspondence.
• Experience managing high-volume immigration caseloads while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience utilizing immigration case management systems such as Litify, INSZoom, Docketwise, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage emotionally sensitive client matters with empathy, professionalism, and sound legal judgment.

Core Competencies

• Client Advocacy: Build trust through compassionate legal representation while always acting in the client's best interest.
• Legal Analysis: Interpret complex immigration statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and case law to develop strategic legal solutions.
• Communication: Clearly explain immigration law, legal strategy, timelines, risks, and expectations in language clients can understand.
• Organization: Maintain exceptional case organization while successfully managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, case managers, and administrative teams to deliver seamless client service.
• Professional Judgment: Exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining the highest ethical standards and protecting client confidentiality.
• Continuous Learning: Remain current on immigration law developments while continuously expanding expertise across additional practice areas.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-Time, Exempt Position.
• This position generally follows standard business hours while maintaining the professional flexibility necessary to meet client needs, filing deadlines, USCIS scheduling requirements, and firm initiatives.
• This position is based in Texas.
• Regular travel throughout the State of Texas is expected for USCIS interviews, client meetings, community events, legal clinics, and firm-sponsored activities.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required based upon business needs.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, mission-driven legal environment focused on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $88,000 – $260,000

This requisition may be filled at one of several Attorney career levels (Attorney I–V), depending upon the selected candidate\'s education, licensure, post-bar experience, demonstrated legal expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications.

Placement within the applicable salary band is determined in accordance with the Firm\'s Attorney Staffing & Advancement Policy. Salary progression is based upon sustained performance, competency development, organizational contribution, client outcomes, and business needs.

Benefits

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, professional development, and work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium (Employee Coverage)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dedicated Benefits Support Team
• Healthy Pregnancies Program
• Cigna Healthy Rewards®
• RecoveryOne for Cigna®
• Omada Health Program
• Foodsmart Nutrition Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Discounted HelloFresh Subscription

Financial Security

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage

Professional Growth

• Continuing Legal Education Allowance
• Texas State Bar Approved CLE Opportunities
• Professional Development Programs
• Immigration Law Training
• Attorney Mentorship
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Time Off & Leave

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Firm-Recognized Holidays
• Fully Paid New Parent Leave
• Unlimited PTO beginning upon eligibility under firm policy

Physical Demands

The team member is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and utilize computers and office equipment throughout the workday. Occasional lifting of files, records, or office materials up to 10 pounds may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.