Immigration Attorney - Entry Level

Overview

This role is for an Entry-Level Immigration Attorney at a law practice serving immigrant communities in Tennessee. The position is full-time and involves working closely with experienced immigration attorneys while building the skills needed to manage an immigration caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before USCIS and Immigration Court under attorney guidance.
• Appear at Master Calendar Hearings and other scheduled court proceedings.
• Assist with:
  • Asylum
  • Adjustment of status
  • Family-based immigration
  • U Visas
  • VAWA
  • SIJS
  • Other humanitarian immigration matters
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
• Draft motions, briefs, declarations, applications, and supporting legal documents.
• Prepare clients for interviews, hearings, and consultations.
• Analyze client eligibility for immigration benefits and relief.
• Coordinate with legal assistants and paralegals to support efficient case management.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case progress and next steps.
• Develop litigation strategies under attorney supervision.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely case progression.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Interest in immigration law and litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to attend Immigration Court hearings in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Commitment to serving immigrant and multicultural communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Clinical, internship, externship, or volunteer experience in immigration law.
• Familiarity with USCIS, EOIR, or humanitarian immigration matters.
• Prior courtroom, mock trial, or advocacy experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Primarily remote work environment
• Medical benefit contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) support
• Attorney mentorship and training
• Professional development opportunities
• Clear career advancement pathways

Location

• Primarily remote work environment
• Willingness to attend Immigration Court hearings in Memphis, Tennessee

Experience

• 1 – 3 years