Bilingual Immigration Attorney (Spanish) – Removal Defense

Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez, PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private office with a great view

Performance bonus

AILA membership

AILA conference

State bar dues paid

Parking

Paid vacations

PTO - Paid Time Off

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Health insurance (50% paid)

Dental & Vision

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Great work environment

Job summary

Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez, PLLC in Houston seeks a bilingual Immigration Attorney for its Removal Defense Practice Group.

Represent clients in removal proceedings, prepare asylum applications (affirmative and defensive), file petitions, motions and briefs, and perform legal research as needed. Must be admitted in Texas or any state and fluent in Spanish.

1–2 years of removal defense experience preferred; salary $90,000–$120,000 per year; full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to Texas or any U.S. state.
• Fluent Spanish required.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to supervise legal support staff.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced Removal Defense practice.
• Must be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings.
• Prepare clients and attend interviews at USCIS.
• Prepare asylum applications (affirmative and defensive).
• Prepare and file immigration petitions, motions, and legal briefs.
• Perform legal research as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Legal Research

Client Service

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Calendar

Job description

Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez, PLLC in Houston seeks a bilingual Immigration Attorney for its Removal Defense Practice Group.

Represent clients in removal proceedings, prepare asylum applications (affirmative and defensive), file petitions, motions and briefs, and perform legal research as needed. Must be admitted in Texas or any state and fluent in Spanish.

1–2 years of removal defense experience preferred; salary $90,000–$120,000 per year; full-time position with benefits.