Bilingual Immigration Detained Attorney (Remote)

Lincoln-Goldfinch Law; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln-Goldfinch Law seeks a bilingual Immigration Detained Attorney (English/Spanish) to support our team in removal proceedings, with a focus on detained clients. You will manage cases, appear before immigration courts, prepare filings, and advocate for clients facing removal while maintaining broader practice familiarity.

You will report to the Managing Attorney and contribute to strategy, client advocacy, and court representation.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish — required.
• 2+ years immigration law experience, incl. removal defense and detained-client representation.
• Active and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Experience appearing before Immigration Courts and EOIR proceedings.
• Experience handling family-based and humanitarian-based matters.
• Exposure to habeas petitions involving detained clients.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Proficient with Google Workspace.
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school.

Responsibilities

• Removal Defense & Court Representation: represent clients in immigration court, including removal defense and bond hearings.
• Client Strategy & Advocacy: assess needs, advise on options, and maintain client communication.
• Case Preparation & Filings: prepare and file applications, drafts, and evidence packets.
• Legal Excellence & Team Collaboration: stay current on laws and collaborate with support staff.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Immigration law

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Time management

Google Workspace

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Lincoln-Goldfinch Law seeks a bilingual Immigration Detained Attorney (English/Spanish) to support our team in removal proceedings, with a focus on detained clients. You will manage cases, appear before immigration courts, prepare filings, and advocate for clients facing removal while maintaining broader practice familiarity.

You will report to the Managing Attorney and contribute to strategy, client advocacy, and court representation.