Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Job Overview
A reputable law firm in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney with a strong focus on EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) proceedings. This role is ideal for a legal professional with a proven background in removal defense, client advocacy, and managing paralegal support teams. The position offers an opportunity for career growth in a collaborative legal environment with an established and expanding firm.

Location

• Dallas, Texas

Duties

• Represent detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings before Immigration Court, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals

• Prepare and file a variety of defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Prosecutorial Discretion (PD) requests

• Review and file USCIS applications such as I-130, I-601A, and U Visa petitions

• Conduct strategy meetings and provide legal analysis for individual client cases

• Prepare and submit legal briefs and documentation for immigration cases

• Supervise and coordinate work with a team of paralegals to ensure timely and accurate case processing

• Provide updates and legal education on immigration changes to clients and staff

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience practicing immigration law

• Demonstrated expertise in EOIR, removal defense, and family-based immigration matters

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining attention to detail

• Strong collaboration and leadership skills within a legal team

• Experience working with detained individuals and humanitarian relief cases

• Familiarity with USCIS procedures and filings

• Case management software experience preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state (in good standing)

Skills

• Courtroom and oral advocacy

• Legal research and brief writing

• Strategic legal analysis and planning

• Team supervision and client communication

• Organizational and time management skills

• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Complimentary parking

• Catered lunches

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development