Associate Attorney for Immigration Law Firm

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Change Lives. Defend Futures. Build a Meaningful Career. At MRA Law Group, Immigration Law is more than paperwork and petitions - it’s about protecting families, restoring hope, and creating opportunities for people seeking a better future. Every case we handle carries enormous significance. Behind every application, hearing, and legal strategy is a person whose future may depend on the outcome. That’s why we’re looking for an exceptional Associate Attorney who is passionate about advocacy, committed to excellence, and driven by the opportunity to make a real impact. If you’re looking for a role where your legal skills matter, your voice is valued, and your work changes lives every day, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do As an Associate Attorney, you will play a critical role in helping clients navigate complex immigration matters while working alongside a collaborative and mission-driven legal team. You will: - Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA Manage a diverse caseload including family-based petitions, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, asylum matters, and removal defense cases - Prepare and file petitions, motions, briefs, legal arguments, and supporting evidence - Develop winning case strategies with attorneys and legal support teams - Conduct legal research and analyze complex immigration issues - Advocate passionately for clients while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards - Build trusted relationships with clients during some of the most important moments of their lives What You Bring - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school - Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction - Minimum of 3 years of immigration law experience - Experience handling humanitarian immigration matters and removal defense strongly preferred - Outstanding legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills - Strong client communication and relationship management abilities - Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload with accuracy, urgency, and accountability - Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or other multilingual capabilities are highly valued Who You Are - You are more than a lawyer - you are an advocate, strategist, and problem solver. - You take ownership of your work and hold yourself to a high standard of excellence. You thrive in a results-oriented environment where accountability and collaboration go hand in hand. - You are compassionate with clients, relentless in your preparation, and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes. - You don't just move cases forward. - You fight for families. You protect opportunities. You help people build better futures. Why Join MRA Law Group? - Work that genuinely changes lives - A collaborative, high-performing legal team - Meaningful and challenging immigration cases - Opportunities for professional growth and advancement - A culture built on accountability, ownership, and excellence - The ability to make a lasting impact every single day If you're ready to combine purpose with professional excellence and help shape the future of immigration advocacy, we'd love to meet you!

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Green Card
Legal
Immigration Law
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    7
  • Unanswered invites:
    6
About the client
Member since Dec 7, 2020
  • United States
    Fort Lauderdale5:45 PM
  • $752K total spent
    102 hires, 9 active
  • 46,149 hours
  • Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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