RFE Associate Attorney

Lisinski Law Firm, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious immigration law firm seeks an RFE Associate Attorney dedicated to aiding undocumented immigrants. This role involves preparing legal responses for immigration applications, guiding team members, and ensuring quality in legal documentation. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in immigration law and a commitment to client advocacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years handling humanitarian and family-based immigration applications.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs.
• Provide legal guidance and training to team members.
• Audit the work product of team members.

Skills

Advocacy-focused approach

Teamwork skills

Leadership skills

Enthusiasm for change

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our mission is to change as many lives as possible by offering immigration solutions even in the most difficult cases. We look at all possible options to keep our clients in the United States with their families where they belong. We stand ready to fight even when success seems unsure because we understand how much better life can be with the dignity and peace of mind that comes with having documents.

About the role

The RFE Associate Attorney is responsible for preparing and overseeing 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 of immigration applications. This role serves as a legal resource for staff attorneys and non-attorney team members. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in family and humanitarian-based immigration law and a passion for helping undocumented immigrants legalize their status. The attorney will advise and represent clients regarding their legal rights in immigration matters.

What you'll do

• Review, analyze, and respond to USCIS correspondence including RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs.
• Provide direct support to non-attorney RFE team members, including legal escalations and guidance on case-specific questions.
• Identify legal trends and policy shifts to enhance the quality and consistency of responses.
• Review and edit RFE responses, and complete other legal tasks, as necessary, for the legal team to meet overall operational goals.
• Provide onboarding and continuous training to RFE Staff Attorneys and non-attorney team members involved in legal document preparation.
• Offer ongoing support and training to RFE Staff Attorneys.
• Audit the work product of RFE Staff Attorneys and non-attorney team members.
• Communicate directly with clients, as necessary, to provide legal advice, answer legal questions, or handle client escalations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of a state bar
• Minimum of 3 years of experience handling humanitarian and family-based immigration applications (e.g., VAWA, T-Visa, U-Visa, Medical DA, I-130, Adjustment of Status, etc.)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Prior experience with RFEs, NOIDs, and NOIRs is a plus
• Advocacy-focused approach to client representation
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support other team members as needed
• Enthusiasm for change, growth, and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong work ethic