Immigration Associate Attorney
Job Summary
Pay: $110000.00 - $120000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a boutique immigration law firm where you will own your caseload and make a real difference for individuals families and businesses navigating one of the most complex areas of law
- Handle high-stakes meaningful work removal defense asylum litigation EOIR court appearances USCIS interviews and cases before federal courts with real variety and depth
- Work in a collaborative client-centered environment where the team genuinely cares about outcomes not just throughput
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule work from home up to 2 days per week (including days with court appearances when applicable) with a supportive team structure that trusts you to manage your time
- Pro bono opportunities are available for attorneys who want to give back and broaden their impact
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience plus a full benefits package: medical dental paid time off 401(k) and bonus pay
- Join a growing practice with room to advance as the firm expands your contributions are seen and valued here
Location: This role is based in Paoli PA with a hybrid schedule work on-site most days with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week including on days when court appearances are scheduled. Candidates must be local or willing to commute to the Paoli/Main Line area.
Note: This role requires fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal). Candidates must hold a bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction and have at least 1 year of hands-on asylum and immigration litigation experience. Applications without these qualifications will not be considered.
About Us
We are a boutique immigration law firm focused exclusively on immigration law business and family immigration asylum and removal defense. Our team is committed to providing individualized compassionate legal representation to clients at every stage of their immigration journey. We handle complex cases before immigration courts nationwide the Board of Immigration Appeals and U.S. federal district courts and we have extensive experience working with USCIS and U.S. Consulates around the world. Our clients trust us to turn a challenging often painful process into an experience that gets them the result they deserve. We are a growing practice looking for a sharp organized attorney who brings both skill and heart to the work. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court (EOIR) and handle a full range of defensive and affirmative asylum cases from start to finish
- Appear before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in naturalization and marriage-based interviews
- Independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision keeping matters organized and moving forward
- Draft legal memoranda briefs motions and other written work product
- Meet with clients including in detention centers to provide updates gather information and advise on case strategy
- Advise clients on complex immigration matters with clarity professionalism and compassion
- Collaborate with firm leadership and staff to improve processes and contribute to a growing practice
- Participate in pro bono matters as interest and capacity allow
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction required
- 1 year of immigration litigation and asylum experience affirmative and defensive with the ability to manage cases independently
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English required (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with legal software; willingness to learn new platforms
- Highly attentive to detail; calm and effective under pressure
- More experienced candidates (2 years) are strongly encouraged to apply compensation is negotiable for the right fit
Why You Will Love Working Here
This is a firm where the work matters and you can feel it. Immigration law is personal for the clients and for the attorneys who choose this field. You will be part of a tight-knit team that works hard supports each other and genuinely cares about the people they represent. You will have real responsibility real variety and the opportunity to grow including through pro bono work that keeps you connected to the broader mission. If you want a role where your skills your language abilities and your compassion are all put to use every day this is it.
JPC-1274
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: Bilingual Spanish/English. Bar in any US jurisdiction. Must have 1 yr exp in asylum and litigation.
Nice to haves:
Preferred Years as Associate: 1
Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - negotiable
Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
Entry / 1 Year of Experience $110000
Mid-Level / 2 Years of Experience $120000
Senior / 3 Years of Experience Negotiable (client confirmed flexibility for strong candidates)
Submission Email: Audrey -
Quick Recruiter Reference
Boutique Philadelphia-area immigration law firm (Audrey Allen Immigration Law LLC Paoli PA) seeks a bilingual Spanish/English associate attorney with 1 year of asylum and litigation experience. The firm handles removal defense EOIR appearances USCIS interviews and complex business and family immigration matters. Growing practice with hybrid schedule full benefits and room to advance. JD required.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Immigration Associate Attorney - Audrey Allen Immigration Law LLC - JPC- 1274 - Source
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Client job title: Immigration Associate Attorney
Location: Paoli PA
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 1
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