Associate Attorney, Immigration Law

Job overview

The Associate Attorney, Immigration Law role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience; no numeric salary is specified. DMCA provides immigration legal services to individuals and families. The attorney manages immigration matters from consultation through resolution, develops case-specific legal strategies, and represents clients in filings, interviews, and proceedings. The role also includes legal research, case documentation, and collaboration with attorneys and legal support staff.

What you'll do

• Manage immigration matters from consultation through resolution
• develop legal strategies
• handle removal defense, federal immigration litigation, and family-based immigration matters
• draft motions, briefs, responses to RFEs and NOIDs, and other filings
• prepare clients for USCIS interviews and court hearings
• conduct legal research
• collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and client relations professionals
• maintain case files and notes
• communicate guidance and advocacy to clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

immigration law

full-time

san antonio tx

entry-level

removal defense

family-based immigration

federal litigation

client advocacy

mentorship

j.d.

active bar license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical and life insurance
• optional dental and vision
• employer-paid long-term disability
• 401(k) with full employer matching contributions
• paid time off and holidays
• mentorship, training, and professional development.

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity with mentorship, training, and early responsibility; J.D. and active bar license in a U.S. jurisdiction required; English-Spanish fluency preferred.

About the employer

DMCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.