Attorney

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid/Remote)

About the Role

A growing immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Removal Defense Associate Attorney to join its team. This position is ideal for an attorney who is confident in Immigration Court, enjoys direct client interaction, and can independently manage hearings while collaborating with an experienced legal support team. The practice focuses on humanitarian and complex immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, waivers, adjustment of status, and other immigration relief.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before the Immigration Court, including:
  • Master Calendar Hearings
  • Individual (Merits) Hearings
  • Bond Hearings
• Prepare and argue motions, including:
  • Motions to Terminate
  • Motions to Suppress
  • Motions to Reopen
  • Motions to Stay Removal
• Prepare and litigate applications for:
  • Asylum
  • Withholding of Removal
  • Convention Against Torture (CAT)
  • Cancellation of Removal (LPR & Non-LPR)
  • NACARA
  • Adjustment of Status
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews, including Adjustment of Status, I-751, and VAWA-related matters.
• Develop case strategies and provide legal guidance to clients.
• Work closely with paralegals and legal support staff to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Maintain organized case management and meet filing deadlines.
• Travel occasionally for court hearings or USCIS interviews as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (Texas license preferred but not required).
• 3-5+ years of removal defense experience.
• Experience appearing before Immigration Judges.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid or remote work available.
• Must be available to attend in-person hearings and USCIS interviews when required.
• Collaborative team environment with strong administrative and paralegal support.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.