ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY — IMMIGRATION LAW

Barrales Law – Boston, MA 02128

Full-Time | Boston, MA | $100,000–$120,000/year, commensurate with experience | Spanish Speaking a plus

About Barrales Law

Barrales Law is a Boston-based immigration law firm committed to protecting the rights of immigrants and ensuring access to high-quality legal services. We approach each client’s situation holistically and provide timely, effective legal advice and representation with integrity and excellence. Our work spans a broad range of immigration matters, with deep expertise in family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, T and U Visas, VAWA, removal defense, and USCIS/NVC cases.

We are a values-driven firm that believes in doing excellent legal work without sacrificing the well-being of our team. We are seeking an experienced immigration attorney who is ready to take ownership of a complex caseload, mentor junior staff, and help shape case strategy and firm-wide practice.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned immigration attorney with a track record in humanitarian relief work who cares deeply about people. You have handled complex, high-stakes matters independently and know how to guide clients through some of the most important and stressful moments of their lives with clarity and compassion. You are comfortable managing a high caseload, mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals, communicating directly with clients, and balancing legal strategy with a collaborative team. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and take ownership of your work while still appreciating a team that has your back.

Position Summary

As a Associate Attorney, you bring substantial experience across non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories, demonstrate strong legal judgment, and are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for clients. You treat clients and colleagues with compassion and respect and take pride in your work. Significant background in humanitarian relief (T/U Visa, VAWA, asylum, or removal defense) and USCIS/NVC cases is required.

You will independently manage a complex caseload, provide legal advice, draft, review, and file petitions, applications, and case packets, represent clients in immigration court and at USCIS interviews, and establish, communicate, and execute case strategy. You will also play a leadership role in supervising paralegal and junior attorney casework, contributing to firm-wide legal strategy, and supporting the firm’s ongoing policy and compliance work.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage a complex caseload including family-based petitions, T Visas, U Visas, VAWA, adjustment of status, asylum, and removal defense, including higher-complexity and higher-risk matters
Conduct client consultations, assess eligibility, develop legal strategy, and educate clients on strategy and any changes
Prepare and file petitions, applications, and motions with USCIS, immigration courts, and consulates; review all filings for accuracy prior to submission
Represent clients in USCIS interviews, EOIR proceedings, and merits hearings; prepare and deliver direct and cross examination
Supervise, mentor, and provide case-strategy guidance to associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff; review and sign off on their casework
Serve as a point of escalation for complex or sensitive case issues and help train staff on emerging humanitarian relief strategies
Communicate with DHS officials, court officers and judges, law enforcement, and expert witnesses
Prepare clients for interviews and court appearances
Frequently assist clients from diverse cultures whose primary language is not English
Contribute subject-matter expertise to the firm’s weekly immigration policy monitoring and briefing process, flagging case-relevant regulatory and case-law developments
Demonstrate agility, creativity, and problem-solving in addressing urgent situations and developing effective legal strategies
Maintain accurate case files and meet all deadlines in a high-volume environment
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in immigration law and policy

Qualifications

Required:

Active member in good standing of the bar in any U.S. state or jurisdiction
2–7+ years of substantial immigration law experience performed
Demonstrated independent experience with humanitarian immigration — T Visa, U Visa, VAWA, asylum, or removal defense, including representing clients through final adjudication or hearing
Strong working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources
Experience in a high-volume immigration legal office environment
Experience supervising, delegating to, or mentoring junior attorneys or paralegals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent / Professional Spanish required for direct client work
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to take initiative and function effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

Background in USCIS and NVC cases strongly preferred
Direct T Visa petition experience, including final adjudications
Experience with survivor populations (labor trafficking, domestic violence)
Prior experience training, supervising, or building workflows for legal support staff
Immigration case management software proficiency
Familiarity with community-based legal service models

What We Offer

Barrales Law is proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our commitment to the well-being of our team:

Salary of $100,000–$125,000/year, commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick leave to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Monthly transportation or WiFi stipend
Monthly phone stipend
Parental leave
Paid professional development opportunities
Friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment

Why Barrales Law

Meaningful, mission-driven work helping immigrants navigate a complex legal system
Supportive team culture that values both high-quality legal work and personal well-being
Clear workflows and systems designed to help attorneys succeed
Leadership opportunity to shape case strategy and mentor a growing legal team
Direct impact on the lives of clients from diverse backgrounds

How to Apply

Please apply directly to Indeed posting no phone calls or emails to the office.

Barrales Law is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Office is located in East Boston

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Experience:

Immigration Law: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Boston, MA 02128

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