[Remote] 9-11 Year Senior Immigration Attorney - Humanitarian & Family-Based Cases | New York, NY | Remote with Travel- 397315

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BCG Attorney Search is a mission-driven immigration law firm seeking a senior-level associate attorney to join its specialized humanitarian and family-based immigration practice. The role involves representing clients nationwide in complex immigration cases, including VAWA and family-based petitions, while working remotely with occasional travel for case-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and manage complex immigration cases, including VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions, T visas for trafficking victims, U visas for crime victims, and family-based immigration petitions
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on immigration law, policy changes, and evolving USCIS procedures to support case strategy and client advocacy
• Prepare detailed responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and draft persuasive legal memoranda to support client applications
• Represent clients in interviews and hearings before USCIS, immigration courts, and other government agencies across the United States
• Prepare clients for interviews and hearings, ensuring they understand the process, feel confident, and are thoroughly prepared to present their cases
• Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving to navigate complex immigration challenges, including cases involving statutory bars, inadmissibility issues, and evolving policy interpretations
• Manage a full caseload independently while maintaining high standards of client service, legal quality, and responsiveness
• Contribute to firm-wide improvements by identifying process efficiencies, sharing best practices, and mentoring junior team members
• Identify and address potential legal issues based on evolving immigration policies, regulatory changes, and case law developments
• Communicate with clients, government agencies, and team members with clarity, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the immigration process
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure seamless case management and timely submission of applications

Skills

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Good standing with any State Bar (multi-state bar admission welcomed; New York Bar preferred but not required)
• 9-11 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of substantial experience in immigration law
• Expert knowledge of U.S. immigration law, policy, and procedures, including in-depth understanding of humanitarian-based immigration relief (VAWA, T visas, U visas) and family-based petitions
• Willingness and ability to travel across the United States for client interviews, hearings, and case-related matters
• Strong legal writing and communication skills, capable of drafting persuasive legal memoranda, RFE responses, and client correspondence
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying legal issues and developing innovative solutions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, able to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Collaborative and self-motivated work style, comfortable working remotely while maintaining strong communication with team members
• Solution-focused mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to policy changes, and advocate effectively for clients
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity, with a genuine commitment to serving vulnerable immigrant populations and understanding the trauma-informed care approach

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays to support work-life balance
• Remote work flexibility, allowing attorneys to work from anywhere in the U.S. while maintaining a connection to the New York-based practice
• Travel reimbursement for case-related travel to client interviews and hearings nationwide
• Collaborative and respectful team culture that values each team member's contributions and fosters professional growth
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including access to immigration law conferences, CLE programs, and mentorship from senior attorneys
• Professional development support, including bar dues reimbursement and continuing legal education funding

Company Overview

• BCG Attorney Search is a legal recruiter placing attorneys across all types of law firms and practice areas. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.bcgsearch.com.

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