Immigration Attorney (West New York)

West New York, NJ | Full-Time | In-Person | $100,000–$120,000, Commensurate with Experience

About Dumé Law Group

Dumé Law Group is a fast-growing immigration law firm based in West New York, New Jersey. We represent individuals and families in complex immigration matters and are committed to providing thoughtful, effective advocacy at every stage of the immigration process.

Our practice is built around strong legal work, client advocacy, professionalism, and results. We foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where attorneys have the opportunity to take on meaningful cases, develop their legal skills, and grow professionally alongside experienced attorneys and a dedicated support team.

The Opportunity

Dumé Law Group is seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney with 1–3 years of immigration law experience to join our team in a hands-on role with a particular focus on humanitarian immigration matters, including T visas, U visas, and VAWA cases .

This attorney will work closely with our paralegal and law clerk team to develop and manage humanitarian immigration matters, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility for the legal strategy, preparation, and oversight of these cases.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in humanitarian immigration and be comfortable working collaboratively with support staff while exercising independent legal judgment. The role also requires flexibility. While humanitarian immigration will be a significant area of responsibility, the attorney may assist with other immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, waivers, and related applications and proceedings based on the needs of the firm and current caseload.

This is an opportunity for an attorney to develop a specialized area of practice while gaining broad exposure to the firm's immigration work.

What You'll Do

Humanitarian Immigration

• Take primary attorney responsibility for the legal aspects of assigned T visa, U visa, and VAWA matters .
• Work closely with paralegals and law clerks to develop case strategy and ensure cases are prepared accurately and thoroughly.
• Conduct legal research concerning T visas, U visas, VAWA, and related immigration laws, regulations, and agency guidance.
• Review and analyze facts, supporting evidence, and eligibility requirements for humanitarian immigration cases.
• Prepare and review substantive legal filings, declarations, briefs, memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Review and provide legal guidance regarding Forms I-918, I-918 Supplement A/B, I-914, I-360, and related applications and filings, as applicable.
• Identify evidentiary issues, potential deficiencies, and additional documentation needed to strengthen cases.
• Work with clients and support staff to obtain and evaluate relevant evidence, affidavits, records, and other supporting documentation.
• Review case files prepared by paralegals and law clerks and provide legal direction and revisions as needed.
• Communicate with clients regarding case strategy, eligibility, evidence, and the status of their matters.
• Help establish and maintain consistent legal procedures and case strategies for the firm's humanitarian immigration practice.
• Work alongside the law clerk currently focused on T visa matters and assume increasing responsibility for the legal oversight and development of these cases.

General Immigration Practice

• Manage assigned immigration matters based on the needs of the firm and current caseload.
• Assist with removal defense, asylum, waivers, and other humanitarian or affirmative immigration matters as needed.
• Prepare immigration applications, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Conduct legal research concerning immigration law, regulations, case law, and procedural requirements.
• Analyze client circumstances and identify appropriate immigration strategies and forms of relief.
• Prepare clients for interviews, appointments, hearings, and other immigration proceedings as applicable.
• Attend Immigration Court, USCIS, DHS, or other immigration-related proceedings and appointments as needed and based on experience.
• Assist with bond proceedings, Master Calendar Hearings, and other court-related matters as appropriate.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks to ensure cases are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion and filing of substantive legal work.
• Take on additional immigration matters and responsibilities as needed based on the firm's caseload and office priorities.

Court & Litigation Exposure

• Participate in Immigration Court proceedings as appropriate based on experience and the needs of assigned cases.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, including legal research, motions, and client preparation.
• Gain courtroom and advocacy experience under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Work with the firm's support team on case preparation while maintaining responsibility for the attorney-level legal work.

This position is not primarily responsible for preparing court packets or performing routine court-packet assembly. The attorney will instead focus on substantive legal analysis, strategy, drafting, client preparation, and representation, with support staff assisting with case preparation and organization.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1–3 years of immigration law experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with support staff, and adapt to changing caseload needs.
• Ability to work full-time and in person in West New York, NJ.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with T visas, U visas, VAWA, or other humanitarian immigration matters .
• Experience preparing substantive immigration filings, briefs, motions, or legal memoranda.
• Experience with USCIS or Immigration Court matters.
• Experience working directly with clients on complex immigration matters.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location

West New York, New Jersey

This is a full-time, in-person position. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the firm's West New York office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dumé Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment.

We value fostering talent and creating opportunities for attorneys to develop into thoughtful, effective advocates. We are committed to providing meaningful work, mentorship, and support that allows our attorneys to grow while making a real impact for our clients.