Associate Attorney - Immigration, Removal Defense & Crimmigration

Job Description

Job Description

A mid-sized law firm with a long history in immigration law is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney. The firm is led by Sanjay S. Mathur, who is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The firm handles immigration applications and compliance, employment-based matters, criminal and immigration proceedings, and removal defense. The position offers the opportunity to manage an assigned docket with occasional direct mentorship and to develop expertise at the intersection of criminal and immigration law.

Candidates should have 3–10 years of legal experience, including substantial experience in employment-based immigration. Experience with a broad range of immigration matters is expected, including family-based and employment-based applications, investor petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization. The ideal candidate also has experience advising on the immigration consequences of criminal matters and representing clients in removal proceedings.

The successful candidate is organized, methodical, punctual, professional, articulate, and enjoys legal research. They take pride in clear, thorough written work and in the quality and presentation of their filings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and prosecute immigration applications and petitions, including family-based, employment-based, investor, adjustment of status, and naturalization matters.
• Advise clients on immigration compliance and represent individuals and employers before government agencies.
• Represent clients in removal proceedings and other immigration court matters.
• Analyze and advise on the immigration consequences of criminal charges and dispositions, coordinating with criminal defense counsel as appropriate.
• Develop immigration-informed strategies for criminal cases and provide crimmigration guidance to clients.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, applications, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and brief complex immigration and crimmigration issues.
• Gather and evaluate supporting evidence; prepare exhibits and materials for applications, hearings, and trials.
• Manage case deadlines and comply with applicable legal and ethical requirements, regulations, and firm procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, courts, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• 3–10 years of legal experience, including substantial employment-based immigration experience.
• Experience handling a range of immigration matters, including family-based and employment-based applications, investor petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization.
• Experience with removal proceedings and advising on criminal immigration consequences, or a strong demonstrated interest and ability to develop crimmigration expertise.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage an active docket.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with immigration forms, legal documents, and case-management systems.

Multi-disciplined medium size litigation practice, focusing on the rights of individuals in family, immigration, criminal defense and medium size businesses.

Company Description

Multi-disciplined medium size litigation practice, focusing on the rights of individuals in family, immigration, criminal defense and medium size businesses.