Remote Immigration Associate at Twin Cities Firm

Overview

An immigration law firm based in Minneapolis is seeking an Immigration Attorney with over 3 years of experience in deportation defense, family-based, and humanitarian immigration law. This role focuses primarily on defensive asylum work and related immigration processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage asylum and removal defense cases, including preparing briefs, witness preparation, country condition reports, and representing clients at individual and master hearings before Immigration Court.
• Handle family-based immigration petitions such as I-130s, Adjustment of Status (AOS), Immigrant Visa (IV) processing, waivers, and applications for T, VAWA, and U visas.
• Manage appeals and federal litigation related to immigration cases.
• Maintain client communications and case management.
• Collaborate with paralegal/legal assistant support in case preparation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in Minnesota or another U.S. state.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in deportation defense, family, and humanitarian immigration law.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Ability to attend in-person court hearings and USCIS appointments in Minnesota; travel expenses will be covered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with merits hearings before Immigration Court.
• Familiarity with federal immigration appeals and litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience and demonstrated value.
• Potential for bonus structure as the firm grows.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Coverage for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and bar dues.
• The firm is exploring additional benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan, though these may not be available at the time of hire.

Work Schedule & Location

• Full-time position with an expected workload of 40-50 hours per week.
• Initially 100% remote work, except for required in-person court hearings or USCIS appointments in Minnesota.
• Future transition to 1-2 days per week in a Twin Cities office once established.
• Candidates outside the Twin Cities area are welcome if able to attend Minnesota-based appointments.

Start Date

• Target start date in August or September.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history, genetic information, or any other protected status.