Associate / Senior-Associate Immigration Attorney

ImmigrationJobs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Immigration Law to join their dedicated team in San Antonio. This role involves representing clients in various immigration matters, including court proceedings and applications for relief. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of experience in immigration law, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess a Juris Doctor degree with an active Texas Bar membership. Join a firm committed to providing high-quality immigration solutions and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families navigating the immigration process.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in Immigration Law required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Active Texas Bar membership is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various immigration proceedings.
• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration cases.
• Prepare immigration applications and filings.

Skills

Immigration Law experience

Family-Based benefits

Removal Litigation

Refugee and Asylum experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Case management

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job description

Perez & Malik, PLLC (San Antonio, Texas) is a boutique law firm specializing in Immigration Law and dedicated to providing high-quality immigration solutions to its clients, which include individuals and corporations.

This Associate Attorney position will provide representation to individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal representation may be before the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, in custody matters before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and federal courts, Department of State, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and in credible/reasonable fear interviews and applications for affirmative relief before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Job Duties:

Responsibilities

• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in all types of proceedings before the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Texas courts, USCIS, and other agencies.
• Manage a diverse caseload of family immigration and removal cases effectively, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Prepare diverse immigration applications/filings, including removal defense and family-based immigration applications.
• Present to and work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations as necessary.
• Develop strategy and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Meet with prospective clients, visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at various detention centers as necessary.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• 2-7 years of Immigration Law experience.
• Experience with Family-Based benefits, Removal Litigation (Non-detained and Detained), Refugee and Asylum, affirmative USCIS filings (to also include VAWA, U-visa, SIJS and others), as well as experience in Texas courts as it relates to immigration law (SAPCRs, emancipations, etc).
• Ensure all deadlines are met, monitor case statuses, update internal case management system, run reports, update clients, manage a team of legal assistants.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years practicing Immigration Law.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Texas Bar membership (active or in process).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Attorney applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: San Antonio, Texas (onsite)

Pay: $83,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Immigration Law: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78216 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person