Hybrid Immigration Removal Defense Attorney | Bilingual

Orion Placement; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced Removal Defense Immigration Attorney for our Austin or San Antonio offices. You will represent clients in deportation/ removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the BIA, advocating for asylum, cancellation of removal, and bond matters.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (60% in-office, 40% remote), a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, with travel across Central Texas for court appearances.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• 4+ years of immigration removal defense experience.
• Hands-on EOIR courtroom experience with independent case management.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong litigation, legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and hold a valid driver's license.
• Experience with asylum, CAT, and humanitarian relief is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in deportation and removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the BIA.
• Advocate for detained and non-detained clients in asylum, cancellation of removal, withholding of removal, and bond matters.
• Manage removal defense cases independently from intake through hearings.
• Prepare motions, briefs, applications, and persuasive arguments to protect clients' rights.
• Appear before immigration judges and advocate confidently in complex proceedings.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients through clear, compassionate communication in English and Spanish.
• Collaborate with the legal team to develop effective case strategies and deliver outstanding representation.
• Travel throughout Central Texas as needed for court appearances and client representation.

Skills

Litigation

Bilingual EN/ES

Oral Advocacy

Legal Research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an experienced Removal Defense Immigration Attorney for our Austin or San Antonio offices. You will represent clients in deportation/ removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the BIA, advocating for asylum, cancellation of removal, and bond matters.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (60% in-office, 40% remote), a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, with travel across Central Texas for court appearances.