Immigration Associate Attorney

IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Job Description

Galleria area immigration law firm seeks a BILINGUAL (Spanish) IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY for its Removal Defense Practice Group.

Represent clients in Removal Proceedings. Prepare clients and attend interviews at USCIS. Prepare Asylum applications, both, affirmative and defensive. Prepare and file immigration petitions, motions, legal briefs. Perform legal research as needed.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

MUST BE ADMITTED IN TEXAS OR ANY U.S. STATE. MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH. The ideal candidate must be able to manage complex tasks efficiently; prioritize workload in an extremely time-sensitive field of law; meet strict deadlines; be highly detail-oriented and have the ability to edit carefully; provide outstanding client service; flexible and adaptable to fast-paced setting; organized; self-motivated with strong initiative; possess a positive attitude and a professional demeanor. Must be able to supervise legal support staff. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Google calendar. Proficiency with Cerenade (preferred). Must have excellent written communication skills.

Submit your resume with salary history. Candidates must be able to accept employment in the United States with any employer without visa sponsorship.

1-2 years of Removal Defense Litigation Experience desired but will consider less experience

Benefits:

• PRIVATE OFFICE WITH A GREAT VIEW
• PERFORMACE BONUS
• PAID AILA MEMBERSHIP
• PAID AILA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
• PAID STATE BAR DUES
• COVERED PARKING
• PAID VACATIONS
• PTO - PAID TIME OFF
• PAID SICK DAYS
• PAID HOLIDAYS
• PARENTAL LEAVE
• 401(k) - RETIREMENT SAVINGS WITH MATCHING PLAN
• HEALTH INSURANCE (paid 50%)
• DENTAL & VISION
• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
• GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year + BONUS

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Removal Litigation: 1-2 years DESIRED, but not required

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Active US BAR LICENSE (Required)
• Work Location: In person