EOIR Immigration Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced EOIR Immigration Attorney to handle a diverse caseload involving removal proceedings and various immigration applications. The ideal candidate will be skilled in representing clients before immigration authorities and possess a strong track record in immigration law.

Duties:

• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a substantial workload of cases effectively.
• Visit and conduct intakes with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as necessary.
• Present and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law changes.
• Meet with potential clients for strategic consultations and determine necessary legal strategies.
• Provide legal analysis to identify potential case benefits.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Strong ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in Texas.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective client communication and strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in managing complex immigration cases.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package, including a 401(k) plan.
• Perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more.