Bilingual Immigration Associate Attorney - Family & Work Visas

Fong Ilagan, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible and supportive work envt.

Growth and career development

Job summary

Fong Ilagan, LLP is seeking a full-time bilingual Associate Attorney to join our immigration practice in Houston, TX. The candidate should have 1–2 years of immigration experience and be able to work with limited supervision while contributing collaboratively within a multicultural team.

The role focuses on family- and employment-based immigration, including NIV matters such as H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN, and O-1. Excellent communication and client management skills are a must for success in this

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing to practice immigration law.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of family-based immigration experience; asylum and removal defense is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client management abilities.
• Strong organization, research skills, and attention to detail; ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement case strategy.
• Motions to Reopen/Reconsider.
• Handle family-based immigration matters.
• Handle employment-based immigration and NIV (H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN, O-1).
• Research immigration law and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Strong organization

Analytical problem-solving

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice immigration law

Job description

Fong Ilagan, LLP is seeking a full-time bilingual Associate Attorney to join our immigration practice in Houston, TX. The candidate should have 1–2 years of immigration experience and be able to work with limited supervision while contributing collaboratively within a multicultural team.

The role focuses on family- and employment-based immigration, including NIV matters such as H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN, and O-1. Excellent communication and client management skills are a must for success in this