Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

About the role

Peek Law Group is an established 20+‑year Austin firm specializing in Criminal Defense and Immigration law. We are a values‑driven team with a family atmosphere, and cultural fit is essential to us. We are hiring a Removal Defense Immigration Attorney in our Austin or San Antonio office. As one of the most active criminal defense and immigration firms in Central Texas, we are on the leading edge of litigation and strive for outstanding results.

Role Overview: You will represent clients in removal and deportation proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, handling cases involving cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and bond hearings. You will work with both detained and non‑detained clients and serve as a skilled advocate at every stage of their case.

Responsibilities

• Represent both detained and non‑detained clients in immigration removal proceedings, including cases related to cancellation of removal, asylum, and bond hearings.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and engage in courtroom advocacy.
• Implement department policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Maintain communication with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring compassionate and effective representation.
• Travel regularly to jails, immigration courts, and detention centers in Central Texas to support client representation.

Qualifications

• Language: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience: 1–5 years as an immigration attorney with a focus on removal defense.
• Education & Licensing: JD from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in any U.S. state; Texas Bar preferred but not required.
• Skills: Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills; ability to manage a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• EOIR Experience: Direct EOIR courtroom experience required, with ability to manage cases independently from intake through hearing.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license for necessary travel within Central Texas.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience handling cases with criminal‑history intersections or complex relief applications (e.g., asylum, CAT, withholding) is a plus; experience with VAWA, U‑visa, or other humanitarian relief forms is a plus.

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000–$130,000 based on experience, plus an annual performance bonus.

Location

Austin, TX (hybrid – 60% in office/40% remote) | San Antonio, TX (hybrid – 60% in office/40% remote)

Benefits

• Sedera: Medical Cost Sharing
• HSA Matching
• HSA
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Profit sharing

Mission Statement

“Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration.”

Core Values

• Responding Graciously
• Advocating Tenaciously
• Taking Ownership
• Sowing Generously
• Empowering for Excellence
• Restoring Compellingly