What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at DUMÉ Law Group?
Job Title: Senior Associate Immigration Law Attorney
Location: West New York, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits include: health insurance and 401k
About Us:
Dumé Law Group is a fast-growing team of dedicated professionals with a proven track record of exceptional representation in Immigration Law. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in our clients' lives.
We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Associate Immigration Law Attorney to join our vibrant team.
Role Overview
As a Senior Associate Immigration Law Attorney, you will play a critical role in representing clients in various immigration proceedings, managing complex cases, and advocating for individuals seeking legal status in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare clients for individual hearings and represent them before the Immigration Court (EOIR)
- Represent clients at master calendar hearings
- Apear with clients at adjustment of status hearings and asylum interviews
- Prepare and file motions to reopen
- Prepare and file appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Prepare and submit waivers, including I-601, I-601A, and I-212
- Prepare and file U visa and T visa applications for victims of crime and trafficking
- Prepare and file Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) and VAWA petitions for vulnerable clients
- Manage asylum and cancellation of removal cases, ensuring thorough evidentiary support
- Conduct legal consultations with prospective and existing clients
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar (required)
- Minimum 5 years of experience practicing immigration law (required)
- Fluency in Spanish and English (required)
- Strong courtroom advocacy skills and confidence handling hearings independently
- Excellent legal writing and research skills
- Compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and collaborate with a growing legal team
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000
