RFE Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immigration law firm in Coral Gables is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney focused on family- and humanitarian-based immigration applications. The role involves providing legal oversight, preparing responses to USCIS requests, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure quality legal services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in immigration law and a commitment to serving clients in need.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration law.
• Active license in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare responses to USCIS requests including RFEs and NOIDs.
• Deliver onboarding and training to staff attorneys and support personnel.
• Audit work product to ensure compliance and legal sufficiency.

Skills

Advocacy-oriented legal mindset

Attention to detail

Effective training

Excellent communication

Collaborative skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

A leading immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to focus on responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs) related to family- and humanitarian-based immigration applications. This role provides legal oversight and support to both attorney and non-attorney team members, ensuring quality and consistency in legal filings. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in humanitarian immigration matters and a commitment to serving undocumented individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Location

• Coral Gables, FL

Duties

1. Review, analyze, and prepare responses to USCIS requests including RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs.
2. Provide legal escalation support and guidance to non-attorney RFE team members.
3. Identify legal trends and adapt strategies to improve consistency and quality of submissions.
4. Review and edit written RFE responses prepared by staff attorneys and support staff.
5. Deliver onboarding and continuous legal training to staff attorneys and support personnel.
6. Audit work product to ensure compliance and legal sufficiency.
7. Communicate directly with clients to offer legal advice or resolve escalated matters.
8. Collaborate with internal teams to meet case processing goals and legal service standards.

Requirements

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration law (e.g., VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, Medical DA, I-130, Adjustment of Status).
2. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
3. Active license in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
4. Previous experience handling RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs strongly preferred.
5. Willingness to work in a team-oriented and high-volume legal services environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

1. Advocacy-oriented legal mindset with strong commitment to immigrant rights.
2. High attention to detail and legal accuracy in written work.
3. Effective training, leadership, and mentoring skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication.
5. Strong collaborative skills and ability to support non-attorney professionals.
6. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
7. Adaptability to process changes, policy shifts, and organizational growth.
8. Remote work flexibility available.
9. Opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' lives and immigration outcomes.
10. Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
11. Competitive compensation package offered (details available upon request).