Temporary Immigration Attorney Full-Time

Chavez & Valko LLP, a full-service immigration law firm recognized in the 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Law Firms® in the United States, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our Dallas and Fort Worth offices. Our diverse team handles a broad range of immigration matters, from routine filings to complex litigation, with an unwavering focus on client outcomes.

The Role
The attorney will primarily handle immigration litigation and family-based immigration matters. Litigation work includes removal defense before EOIR, federal court litigation, including mandamus and APA actions, and BIA and circuit court appeals.

Location: Based in either our Dallas or Fort Worth office.

Responsibilities include:

Consulting with clients and conducting case assessments

Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and appeals

Preparing support letters, declarations, and immigration forms

Reviewing filings prepared by support staff

Representing clients at hearings, master calendars, and USCIS interviews

Communicating with EOIR, USCIS, ICE, DOS, and other government agencies

Supervising paralegals and legal assistants assigned to your caseload

Participating in firm-led community outreach and educational programs

Qualifications
Required

Minimum two years of immigration law practice

Substantive experience with removal defense/federal litigation, plus adjustment of status, waivers, and consular processing

Admission and good standing in any U.S. state bar

Excellent legal writing, analytical reasoning, and case management skills

Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume practice

Preferred

Spanish fluency (written and spoken)

Law review, law journal, or immigration clinic experience

Prior EOIR or federal court appearances

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000+, commensurate with experience, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus

Bonuses: Annual performance bonus and client referral bonuses

Time off: PTO plus federal holidays, with flex-time scheduling (Full-time employees receive ten (10) days of paid time off during the first year of employment. Thereafter, PTO is awarded according to the following schedule:

Months of employment - PTO Days

0-12 months - Ten (10)

13-24 months - Fourteen (14)

61-84 months - Twenty-two (22)

85-108 months - Twenty-three (23)

109-120 months - Twenty-four (24)

121+ months (10+ yrs) - Twenty-five (25)

For licensed attorneys, PTO eligibility is based on the date of first licensure rather than the date employment begins with the Firm.

Parental and leave: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents

Bereavement leave: Paid bereavement leave following the loss of an immediate family member

Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; life insurance

Retirement: 401(k)

Professional development: Bar dues, CLE costs, AILA membership, and AILA Link subscription fully covered

Board certification support: The firm actively supports attorneys pursuing Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, including coverage of application and exam fees, required CLE coursework, and mentorship from board-certified attorneys on staff

Mentorship: Structured mentoring from experienced immigration attorneys for newer practitioners

Office perks: A well-stocked kitchen, including a high-end espresso machine with Starbucks, Peet's, and Lavazza options

About the Firm
Chavez & Valko LLP has built its reputation on deep expertise across every area of U.S. immigration and naturalization law, sustained community engagement, and exceptional client service. We represent clients ranging from individuals and families to businesses navigating complex immigration matters.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

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