Hybrid Removal-Defense Immigration Attorney

Orion Placement; Austin (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 in the United States seeks an experienced Removal Defense Immigration Attorney to join its Austin or San Antonio team. In this role, you will represent clients in deportation and removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

This position requires 4+ years of immigration removal defense, EOIR courtroom experience, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. state license to practice law.
• 4+ years of immigration removal defense experience.
• EOIR courtroom experience and independent case management.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to travel in Central Texas.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in deportation and removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (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 initial consultation through hearings and resolution.
• Prepare legal 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 our 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 English/Spanish

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in US

Job description

Orion Placement in the United States seeks an experienced Removal Defense Immigration Attorney to join its Austin or San Antonio team. In this role, you will represent clients in deportation and removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

This position requires 4+ years of immigration removal defense, EOIR courtroom experience, and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.