Asylum Attorney

What We Offer

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually
Insurance: 100% of premiums covered for top-notch health insurance, plus dental and vision insurance
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with employer matching
Generous time off: Four weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 U.S. federal holidays off
Comprehensive onboarding and training program: We invest in bringing you up to speed on our system and our approach to asylum cases, and are happy to provide funding and time for professional development opportunities
Bar dues and continuing legal education fees: We cover your professional costs
Career advancement paths: We often promote from within

Requirements

• Alignment with the firm's core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork and passion
• Demonstrated commitment to helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through humanitarian relief
• Experience with or readiness to handle claims for asylum and related relief, including representing clients in Immigration Court hearings and asylum interviews
• Spanish-language fluency for effective client communication
• Strong courtroom and interview advocacy instincts, with the ability to prepare clients to testify and represent them effectively under pressure
• Strong technological proficiency and willingness to use AI tools and structured workflows to enhance legal work
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to perform at a high level without close supervision
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and maintain quality standards in high-stakes situations
• Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Residence within one hour's drive of the nondetained Immigration Court(s) in Orlando, Dallas, or Houston
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing

Qualifications

• Technical competence
• Genuine passion for our mission

Responsibilities

• Represent clients as counsel in Immigration Court - both Master Calendar and Individual Hearings, virtual and in-person - and in affirmative asylum interviews before USCIS, appearing at least twice a week
• Prepare clients to testify, walking them through their testimony and ensuring they are ready for the procedural and factual issues in their hearings and interviews
• Build genuine rapport with clients, earning the trust that helps people who have survived trauma feel safe, supported, and ready to share their stories and testify
• Develop case strategy for the hearings and interviews you handle, ensuring each client is positioned for the strongest possible outcome
• Collaborate across legal teams to ensure cases move efficiently through established workflows while maintaining quality standards
• Leverage technology, including AI tools, to prepare more effectively and stay organized across a high volume of appearances, adhering to structured workflows while exercising professional judgment
• Travel to represent clients at Immigration Courts and USCIS offices throughout the country, planning for up to two trips of one or two nights per month