Family Immigration Attorney

Family Immigration Attorney

Position Overview

Colón Law Firm is hiring a Family Immigration Attorney to manage a full caseload of family-based immigration matters before USCIS. Matters are assigned to you following intake; you conduct an initial legal review and client touchpoint at assignment and serve as the primary legal advisor from that point forward, through final adjudication. The role asks for more than substantive immigration knowledge — it asks you to take ownership of your matters, work within established firm processes, and exercise independent legal judgment.

You work with a dedicated Legal Assistant who supports document collection, scheduling, and case preparation, which keeps your focus on legal strategy, client advocacy, and work product quality. The practice is process-driven and collaborative, and the client base is bilingual, so professional fluency in English and Spanish is essential. Regular travel to USCIS field offices for interviews is required.

Key Responsibilities

Client Representation & Case Management

• Independently manage a full caseload of family-based immigration matters
• Develop legal strategy for each matter from assignment through final adjudication
• Serve as the primary legal advisor for assigned clients
• Maintain proactive client communication throughout representation
• Progress each matter efficiently while meeting firm quality standards

USCIS Interview Preparation & Representation

• Conduct interview preparation sessions with clients
• Attend USCIS interviews on behalf of clients when appropriate
• Identify legal issues in advance of interviews and develop responsive strategies
• Prepare clients for sensitive or adverse lines of questioning
• Conduct post-interview follow-up and respond to Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and other agency requests

Family Immigration Practice

• Prepare, review, and oversee family-based filings, including Adjustment of Status, immediate relative and family preference petitions, consular processing, removal of conditions, naturalization, waivers, fiancé visas, VAWA, U visas, and humanitarian applications as assigned
• Analyze eligibility, identify legal risks, and develop case strategy consistent with current immigration law and firm standards

Legal Writing & Case Review

• Review all filings for legal sufficiency, completeness, and internal consistency before submission
• Draft briefs, affidavits, declarations, RFE responses, motions, and supporting memoranda
• Maintain work product consistent with firm standards

Collaboration with Legal Assistant

• Direct the assigned Legal Assistant on document collection, client communications, scheduling, case organization, file preparation, filing logistics, and administrative follow-up
• Provide clear direction while retaining responsibility for legal accuracy and case strategy

Initial Case Review & Client Introduction

• Conduct an initial legal review of each matter upon assignment to confirm eligibility and identify legal issues
• Establish the case strategy and filing plan at the outset of representation
• Complete an initial client touchpoint following assignment to introduce representation and confirm case direction
• Identify at intake review any matter requiring escalation or a change in approach

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all work complies with USCIS requirements and applicable immigration law
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation within the Firm’s case management system
• Meet internal quality standards, filing deadlines, and client communication expectations
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and ongoing legal training

Firm Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Contribute to improvement of legal processes and the client experience
• Share legal knowledge and mentor team members when appropriate

Education & Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required
• Active license and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar required
• Minimum of two years practicing family-based immigration law required
• Experience independently managing immigration cases required
• Experience preparing clients for and attending USCIS interviews required
• Experience with VAWA, U visa, and humanitarian matters preferred
• Experience responding to RFEs and NOIDs preferred
• Prior experience in a high-volume immigration practice preferred
• Experience managing recurring workflows with accuracy and consistency

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English and Spanish, written and verbal
• Working knowledge of the INA, USCIS procedures, family-based immigration, waivers, Adjustment of Status, and naturalization
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and multi-step workflows across concurrent matters
• Ability to learn new software efficiently and apply it to daily work
• Ability to take ownership of assigned matters and progress them independently
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities without loss of accuracy
• Ability to direct and support a Legal Assistant effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based practice management systems; immigration case management software experience (PracticePanther, Cerenade) is a plus
• Ability to travel to USCIS field offices for interviews as required

Work Environment & Expectations

• High level of autonomy over assigned matters
• Process-driven practice with established workflows and quality standards
• Consistent, documented client communication throughout representation
• Regular travel to USCIS field offices for interviews
• Contribution to a structured, disciplined, and solutions-focused practice

Equal Employment Opportunity

Colón Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• state bar (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000