Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney - EOIR in Houston, TX, for a remote position requiring in-person court appearances in Dallas. This role offers a promising opportunity for growth and experience within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions.
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings at Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a workload of cases.
• Conduct intake with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients.
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of immigration law experience.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing.
• Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and advance legal cases.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with case management software is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Catered lunches.
• 401k plan.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.