Immigration Attorney

FitzGerald Law Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FitzGerald Law Company in Boston seeks an immigration attorney to handle a diverse caseload spanning family- and employment-based residency, nonimmigrant visas, asylum, waivers, and related matters. You will work closely with the Principal Attorney, gain hands-on courtroom experience, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team committed to meaningful client service.

Our boutique firm emphasizes respect, collaboration, and ongoing learning in a diverse, multilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts bar license.
• At least 2 years of immigration law experience.
• Fluency in Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective clients through consultations and explain options and next steps.
• Independently manage a substantial caseload using case management systems; track deadlines and progress.
• Develop case strategies with the Principal Attorney and participate in status meetings.
• Prepare filings and motions related to immigration applications and appeals.
• Represent clients in USCIS interviews, Immigration Court hearings, and other proceedings; prepare clients for interviews.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Education

Massachusetts Bar License

Job description

FitzGerald Law Company is seeking an immigration attorney who wants to do meaningful work alongside a supportive and dedicated team.

Our Firm

Our boutique multi-cultural law firm in Boston specializes in the practice of immigration, criminal defense, and personal injury law. Our team is multi-lingual and multi-cultural, with most having immigrated to the United States or being first-generation Americans. This means that we not only understand our clients’ cases, but we understand where our clients come from and what they are experiencing with respect to immigration. Most of all, we are driven by our shared belief that immigrants strengthen our economy and enrich our culture and communities.

Our Culture

We understand that our work affects our clients’ families, livelihoods, and futures. That responsibility and ability to make a positive impact on people’s lives inspire us to do a great job and give our best each day.

We bring that same care to our work environment and working relationships. Our diverse team values mutual respect, collaboration, accountability, and a willingness to keep learning. We share knowledge, welcome questions and different perspectives, and support one another through challenging cases. Here, your contributions matter, your professional growth is encouraged, and you can take pride in helping people navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives.

The Opportunity

You will handle a varied caseload spanning family- and employment-based residency, nonimmigrant visas, citizenship, asylum, cancellation of removal, inadmissibility waivers, TPS, mandamus actions, appeals, and immigration complications involving criminal charges. Our well-organized practice offers hands-on courtroom experience, exposure to sophisticated legal matters, and close collaboration with the Principal Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective clients: Conduct consultations, explain legal options and next steps, and coordinate follow-up and documentation needed to retain the firm.
• Manage cases proactively: Independently manage a substantial caseload using MyCase and Docketwise, tracking deadlines, next actions, and case progress.
• Develop legal strategies: Work closely with the Principal Attorney to establish case strategies and participate in regular case-status meetings.
• Prepare strong filings: Research legal issues and prepare, review, and timely file immigration applications and petitions, I-601/I-601A and other waivers, motions, briefs, memoranda, and appeals before administrative agencies and federal courts.
• Represent and prepare clients: Handle immigration and criminal matters as assigned, including USCIS interviews, Immigration Court hearings, and other court proceedings; prepare clients thoroughly for interviews and appearances.
• Support and supervise the team: Guide and train paralegals and other legal staff, set priorities, review work, and monitor progress on assigned cases.
• Communicate with care: Keep clients informed, respond promptly, and explain complex legal issues in clear, accessible language.
• Maintain reliable records: Document client communications, case activity, documents, notes, and time daily in our case management system.

Requirements for the Position

• An active Massachusetts bar license and at least 2 years of immigration law experience.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• A collaborative approach, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning and supporting other team members.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine dedication to responsive, personalized service for people from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to do impactful, high-stakes work that drives meaningful change.
• A chance to collaborate with highly skilled, innovative, and driven immigration specialists who thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect and partnership.
• A supportive, caring and inclusive work environment where every unique voice, background, and perspective is valued.
• Competitive compensation, paid time off, health and life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan with employer matching, and an employee assistance program.