Associate Attorney

Location: Louisville, KY — primarily in-office with hybrid flexibility after 6 months

Compensation: Starting at $85,000–$105,000 (DOE) + PTO + health benefits

About Sapon Immigration

We’re a small but mighty immigration law firm doing big work on the national stage. Our team helps families, professionals, and employers navigate immigration with creativity, care, and precision. We believe in doing meaningful work with people who genuinely care about the clients we serve — and each other.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Associate Attorney who’s passionate about family immigration and eager to broaden their practice into compliance and corporate immigration strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the firm’s founder and gain hands-on mentorship in both family-based immigration and I-9/worksite compliance, a fast-growing area of immigration practice. You’ll step into a firm where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work directly impacts families and businesses across the U.S.

What You’ll Do

• Handle a diverse caseload of family-based immigration matters, including I-130s, AOS, consular processing, K-1s, I-751s, and related filings.
• Communicate directly with clients, guiding them through each stage with clarity and compassion.
• Support and eventually lead compliance projects, including I-9 audits, employer training, and worksite enforcement consulting.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to manage workflow and ensure high-quality filings.
• Participate in process improvement, training, and firm-wide initiatives that enhance client experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Meaningful Work: We don’t chase volume; we pursue impact.
• Hands-On Mentorship: Direct collaboration with an experienced immigration attorney and firm owner.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to compliance, corporate immigration
• Supportive Culture: A team that values humor, authenticity, and excellence in equal measure.

To Apply:

Send your resume and a short note about what draws you to immigration law and where you want your career to grow to: jtayoba@saponlaw.com

Please include “Associate Attorney – Family & Compliance” in your subject line.

Requirements:

• J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum 3 years of immigration experience, preferably with a focus on family-based cases or compliance.
• Strong writing, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Comfortable working in-office in Louisville, KY, with hybrid flexibility after 6 months.
• A self-starter with intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in learning new areas of immigration law.

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