Family-Based Immigration Attorney

Alonso & Alonso; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law PLLC seeks an experienced immigration attorney to join our Texas team. The role focuses on family-based immigration matters, from consultation through final disposition, with responsibilities across strategy development, documentation, and client counseling.

You will handle I-130, I-485, consular processing, waivers, and naturalization, among others, while collaborating with paralegals and staff to maintain high-quality representation and timely case progression.

Qualifications

• 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 USCIS.
• Strong understanding of family-based immigration laws and USCIS procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, and client counseling abilities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-volume, fast-paced work.
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive legal strategies to reunite families and achieve favorable immigration outcomes.
• Represent clients in family-based immigration matters (I-130, I-485, waivers, naturalization, etc.).
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, RFEs, NOIDs, and other proceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel and proactive case updates to clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure timely case progression.
• Mentor junior staff and share best practices to improve client outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Advocacy

Client counseling

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Litify

INSZoom

Job description

Organization: Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law PLLC

Reports To: Managing Attorney

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Texas

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.

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, Requests for Evidence (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.

Case Preparation & Management

• Prepare, review, and submit immigration petitions, applications, declarations, legal memoranda, motions, waivers, and supporting evidence packages with exceptional attention to detail.

• Develop customized case strategies that maximize approval potential while minimizing legal risk.

• Conduct legal research regarding current USCIS policies, federal regulations, statutory changes, agency guidance, and applicable case law.

• Collaborate closely with legal assistants, case managers, document specialists, and paralegals to ensure timely progression of client matters.

• Review supporting documentation to ensure completeness, legal sufficiency, and compliance with USCIS filing requirements.

• Monitor case deadlines, Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, interview scheduling, biometrics appointments, and filing deadlines.

• Maintain complete, organized, and accurate case records within the firm’s case management system.

• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations, ethical obligations, firm policies, and quality assurance standards.

• Participate in continuing legal education, internal attorney trainings, and professional development initiatives to expand immigration law expertise.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with attorneys and legal support staff to deliver consistent, high-quality client representation.

• Participate in collaborative legal strategy discussions and complex case reviews.

• Mentor legal assistants, case managers, and newer attorneys regarding family-based immigration procedures when appropriate.

• Share legal knowledge and best practices to improve departmental performance and client outcomes.

• Support firm-wide initiatives that promote operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and client‑focused work environment aligned with the firm’s mission, values, and culture.

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 Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (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