Immigration Attorney

We are a Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights and well-being of vulnerable immigrant communities. We are seeking multiple attorneys for a time-sensitive project supporting undocumented minors in Texas shelters.

About the role

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact by helping identify children who may have legal options to avoid deportation and connect them with immigration counsel.

Responsibilities

• Conducting trauma-informed intake interviews in Spanish with undocumented minors residing in Texas shelters
• Gathering key facts regarding each applicant’s immigration and personal circumstances
• Preparing a concise applicant summary
• Building a complete applicant file for escalation to an immigration attorney who will evaluate the case and provide representation
• Identifying matters that may require immediate legal attention or further review

Requirements

• Licensed and barred to practice in any U.S. state
• 3+ years of immigration defense experience
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Strong interviewing, writing, and case-intake skills
• Experience working with vulnerable immigrant populations and/or minors is highly valued
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Assignment Details

100% remote position with a target start date of August 31, 2026. Initial term is 4 months, with strong potential to extend through February 2027.

• Rate: $60/hour with an additional $5/hour completion bonus paid at the end of the project
• Minimum commitment: 20 hours/week; 40 hours/week is strongly preferred