Attorney

Removal Defense Associate Immigration Attorney

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid/Remote)

About the Opportunity

A growing immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Removal Defense Associate Attorney to join its team. This position is ideal for an attorney who is confident in Immigration Court, enjoys direct client interaction, and can independently manage hearings while collaborating with an experienced legal support team.

The practice focuses on humanitarian and complex immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, waivers, adjustment of status, and other immigration relief.

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients before the Immigration Court, including:

Master Calendar Hearings

Individual (Merits) Hearings

Bond Hearings

Prepare and argue motions, including:

Motions to Terminate

Motions to Suppress

Motions to Reopen

Motions to Stay Removal

Prepare and litigate applications for:

Asylum

Withholding of Removal

Convention Against Torture (CAT)

Cancellation of Removal (LPR & Non-LPR)

NACARA

Adjustment of Status

Represent clients at USCIS interviews, including Adjustment of Status, I-751, and VAWA-related matters

Develop case strategies and provide legal guidance to clients

Work closely with paralegals and legal support staff to ensure timely and accurate filings

Maintain organized case management and meet filing deadlines

Travel occasionally for court hearings or USCIS interviews as needed

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (Texas license preferred but not required)

3-5+ years of removal defense experience

Experience appearing before Immigration Judges

Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines

Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required

Work Arrangement

Hybrid or remote work available

Must be available to attend in-person hearings and USCIS interviews when required

Collaborative team environment with strong administrative and paralegal support

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development and advancement opportunities

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking to build a long-term career with a growing immigration practice that handles sophisticated removal defense and humanitarian immigration matters.