Entry Level Immigration Attorney

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Job Overview

A respected and growing law firm in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Entry-Level Immigration Associate Attorney to join its dynamic immigration practice group. This role offers a unique opportunity for a newly admitted or early-career attorney to gain hands-on experience, work closely with experienced attorneys and legal staff, and develop strong litigation, client counseling, and case management skills. The position provides significant room for professional growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location

• Fort Worth, TX

Duties

• Explain complex immigration concepts to clients and offer strategic solutions

• Represent non-detained and detained clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals

• Prepare and manage a caseload of immigration cases independently

• Conduct intakes and interviews with detained individuals at detention centers

• Draft and file various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions

• Review and revise immigration application packets to ensure completeness and accuracy

• Communicate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and community organizations regarding immigration matters

• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients to assess eligibility and develop case strategies

• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony before immigration courts and USCIS interviews

• Draft legal briefs and other supporting documents for immigration cases

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of immigration law experience

• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills

• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and move cases forward

• Team-oriented approach with willingness to collaborate with other attorneys and staff

• Experience working with family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship, and USCIS filings

• Familiarity with immigration case management software preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and compassionately to clients

• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset

• Comfort in fast-paced, client-centered practice environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Complimentary parking

• Catered lunches

• Career development and training opportunities

• Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306