Immigration Attorney – Remote or Hybrid (EST)
Location: Portland, ME (remote or hybrid option available)
Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity:
A growing, mission-driven immigration practice is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join its dedicated team. This position offers the chance to make a real impact in clients’ lives while developing your career in a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. You’ll receive mentorship from seasoned professionals and have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the practice as it expands.
Why This Role?
Growth & Mentorship: Work closely with experienced leaders who are invested in your professional development, including direct mentorship from a former Immigration Judge.
Collaborative Culture: Join a collegial, team-focused environment where idea-sharing and support are part of everyday practice.
Balanced Workload: Sustainable caseloads are prioritized to avoid burnout and maintain high-quality service for clients.
Professional Development: Access ongoing training, resources, and development opportunities to stay current with evolving immigration law.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR in a wide range of matters, including removal defense, asylum, and family-based petitions.
Develop case strategies in collaboration with paralegals and support staff.
Provide high-quality, client-focused counsel while maintaining compliance with all ethical obligations.
Prepare legal documents, filings, and maintain thorough records.
Attend hearings, interviews, and conferences as needed.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active Bar membership, in good standing, in any U.S. jurisdiction.
1–2+ years of experience in immigration law (removal defense, asylum, or family petitions strongly preferred).
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Office 365; experience with Zoom or Webex is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Demonstrated passion for immigrant rights and ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures and language backgrounds.
Fluency in an additional language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Lingala) strongly preferred.
Personal and professional commitment to equity and inclusion.
Compensation & Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (individual coverage fully paid; contributions toward dependent coverage).
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with matching contributions.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Health savings plan.
Professional development support and career advancement opportunities.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to practice law in a firm that values collaboration, mentorship, and sustainability. You’ll be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality representation while supporting each other’s growth.
📩 Apply Today:
To learn more or express interest, please reach out directly:
Catherine McGee
📧 Email: catherine.mcgee@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 705-3227
All conversations are kept strictly confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
