Associate Attorney

Lisinski Law Firm

Legal Associate Attorney at Lisinski Law Firm providing legal support in immigration law cases. Involves research, drafting documents, and collaborating with the legal leadership team for strategy implementation.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. immigration law and compliance, with a strong focus on legal research, document drafting, and client advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex legal cases effectively.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law School5+ Years Of Experience As An Immigration Attorney3+ Years Of Removal Defense ExperienceStrong Command Of U.S. Immigration LawBilingual In Spanish

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingPolicy InterpretationDocument DraftingCase ManagementHumanitarian ImmigrationFamily-Based ImmigrationConsular ProcessingMaster Calendar HearingsIndividual Calendar Hearings

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementCollaborationSound Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Bar Membership In Good Standing

Industry Keywords

Immigration LawCompliance InitiativesClient AdvocacyContinuous ImprovementEthical Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research and monitor changes in U.S. laws and policies, analyze updates, and communicate applicability firmwide.
Provide legal support for complex cases, including escalation reviews, risk management, and policy interpretation.
Support the Legal Leadership Team in developing and implementing firmwide legal strategy and compliance initiatives.
Draft, review, and update legal documents and internal firm policy documents.
Draft, review, and conduct training sessions for internal teams.
Support the Legal Department as subject-matter experts in immigration law to ensure legal consistency, compliance, and quality control.
Perform additional duties as determined by the Director Attorney.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and current bar membership in good standing.
5+ years of experience as an immigration attorney.
3+ years of removal defense experience, including experience preparing for and representing clients in Master Calendar and Individual Calendar Hearings.
Preferred experience with humanitarian and family-based immigration, and consular processing (e.g., VAWA; T visas; U visas; family-based petitions; nonimmigrant and immigrant visas; naturalization; waivers; RFE/NOID/NOIR responses; appeals; and motions before USCIS and immigration court).
Strong command of U.S. immigration law and related federal regulations.
Excellent analytical, legal writing, and research skills.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Sound judgment and ethical decision-making in client and firm matters.
Demonstrated commitment to client advocacy, firm integrity, and continuous improvement.
Bilingual candidates are preferred, with Spanish fluency strongly preferred; additional language skills are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Match.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
Options for Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
Dependent Care FSA.
Basic Life Insurance.
Voluntary Life & AD&D.
Disability Insurance.
Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Calm App Subscription.
Paid Time Off.