Immigration Attorney

DUMÉ Law Group; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Dumé Law Group in West New York, NJ, seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney with 0–5 years of immigration experience to join our growing team. This full-time, in-person role focuses on humanitarian matters, including T visas, U visas, and VAWA, with opportunities to develop specialized expertise and advance within the firm.

You will lead case strategy, oversee filing preparation, and work directly with clients while collaborating with a dedicated support staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 0–5 years of immigration law experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with support staff, and adapt to changing caseload needs.
• Ability to work full-time and in person in West New York, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for assigned T visa, U visa, and VAWA matters.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate eligibility, supporting evidence, and potential legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare or review substantive filings, declarations, briefs, memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Provide legal guidance and oversight to paralegals and law clerks, reviewing case files and ensuring accurate, thorough preparation.
• Work directly with clients to obtain supporting evidence, discuss case strategy, and address case-related questions.
• Help establish and maintain consistent legal procedures and strategies for the firm's humanitarian immigration practice.
• Assume increasing responsibility for the legal oversight and development of the firm's T visa, U visa, and VAWA cases.
• Manage assigned immigration matters based on the firm's needs and current caseload.
• Assist with removal defense, asylum, waivers, and other humanitarian or affirmative immigration matters.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings.
• Analyze client circumstances and identify appropriate immigration strategies and forms of relief.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure cases are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in Immigration Court proceedings, including bond hearings and Master Calendar Hearings, as appropriate based on experience.
• Assist with hearing preparation, legal research, motions, and client preparation.
• Attend USCIS appointments, interviews, and other immigration-related proceedings as needed.
• Gain courtroom and advocacy experience under the guidance of senior attorneys.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

West New York, NJ | Full-Time | In-Person | $100,000–$150,000, Commensurate with Experience

Dumé Law Group is a fast-growing immigration law firm based in West New York, New Jersey. We represent individuals and families in complex immigration matters and are committed to providing thoughtful, effective advocacy at every stage of the immigration process.

Our practice is built around strong legal work, client advocacy, professionalism, and results. We foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where attorneys have the opportunity to take on meaningful cases, develop their legal skills, and grow professionally alongside experienced attorneys and a dedicated support team.

The Opportunity

Dumé Law Group is seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney with 0–5 years of immigration law experience to join our growing team. This position will primarily focus on humanitarian immigration matters, including T visas, U visas, and VAWA cases, with additional exposure to removal defense, asylum, waivers, and other immigration proceedings.

The attorney will take an active role in developing legal strategies, overseeing substantive case preparation, drafting immigration filings, and working directly with clients. This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized experience in humanitarian immigration while gaining broader exposure to immigration law and litigation.

What You'll Do

Humanitarian Immigration (Primary Focus)

• Take primary attorney responsibility for assigned T visa, U visa, and VAWA matters.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate eligibility, supporting evidence, and potential legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare or review substantive filings, declarations, briefs, memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Provide legal guidance and oversight to paralegals and law clerks, reviewing case files and ensuring accurate, thorough preparation.
• Work directly with clients to obtain supporting evidence, discuss case strategy, and address case-related questions.
• Help establish and maintain consistent legal procedures and strategies for the firm's humanitarian immigration practice.
• Assume increasing responsibility for the legal oversight and development of the firm's T visa, U visa, and VAWA cases.

General Immigration Practice

• Manage assigned immigration matters based on the firm's needs and current caseload.
• Assist with removal defense, asylum, waivers, and other humanitarian or affirmative immigration matters.
• Prepare and review immigration applications, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings.
• Analyze client circumstances and identify appropriate immigration strategies and forms of relief.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure cases are handled accurately and efficiently.

Court & Litigation Exposure

• Participate in Immigration Court proceedings, including bond hearings and Master Calendar Hearings, as appropriate based on experience.
• Assist with hearing preparation, legal research, motions, and client preparation.
• Attend USCIS appointments, interviews, and other immigration-related proceedings as needed.
• Gain courtroom and advocacy experience under the guidance of senior attorneys.

Position Focus: This is a substantive attorney role focused on legal analysis, case strategy, drafting, client advocacy, and representation. Routine court-packet assembly and administrative case preparation are handled with the assistance of support staff.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 0–5 years of immigration law experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with support staff, and adapt to changing caseload needs.
• Ability to work full-time and in person in West New York, NJ.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with T visas, U visas, VAWA, or other humanitarian immigration matters.
• Experience preparing substantive immigration filings, briefs, motions, or legal memoranda.
• Experience with USCIS or Immigration Court matters.
• Experience working directly with clients on complex immigration matters.

Salary: $100,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location

West New York, New Jersey

This is a full-time, in-person position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the firm's West New York office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dumé Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment.

We value fostering talent and creating opportunities for attorneys to develop into thoughtful, effective advocates. We are committed to providing meaningful work, mentorship, and support that allows our attorneys to grow while making a real impact for our clients.