Immigration Attorney

Pop-Up Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with firm paying 50%

Dental and vision insurance

$25,000 in firm-paid life insurance

10 days PTO

Five paid federal holidays

Payment of annual state bar dues

$500 annually for continuing education

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent in Houston seeks an attorney with immigration experience and a genuine desire to litigate. The firm handles a national reach with diverse clients and complex matters in removal defense.

We welcome newly licensed attorneys with at least one year of immigration experience and a strong interest in litigation. Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred, but bilingualism is not required to apply. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Immigration experience in law school, as a attorney, law clerk, paralegal, or similar role.
• Desire to litigate: advocate in court, develop case strategy, growth in removal defense.
• Spanish proficiency strongly preferred (speaking, reading, writing).
• Client-focused: empathy, clarity and respect in client communication.
• Newly licensed attorneys welcome with relevant immigration exposure.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in immigration court, hearings, and USCIS interviews.
• Meet with clients and develop case strategies; assess eligibility for benefits.
• Prepare and review applications, petitions, declarations, motions, briefs, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and keep clients informed throughout cases.
• Collaborate with and mentor legal support staff.
• Expand knowledge across family-based and employment-based immigration matters.

Skills

Immigration litigation

Spanish proficiency

Strong research & writing

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar license in good standing (Texas preferred)

Tools

MS Office

FileVine

Job description

• Compensation: Open, depending on experience

Build your immigration litigation career with a passionate, boutique Houston firm with a national reach.

We are seeking an attorney with immigration experience and a genuine desire to litigate. Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred, but qualified applicants who are not bilingual are encouraged to apply.

Already a strong litigator? We will also consider attorneys who are passionate about transitioning into immigration law.

WHAT MATTERS MOST:

• Immigration experience: As an attorney, law clerk, paralegal, or in another substantive immigration role
• A desire to litigate: You want to advocate in court, develop case strategy, and grow your skills in removal defense
• Spanish proficiency: Strongly preferred, including speaking, reading, and writing
• Client commitment: You care about the people behind the cases and communicate with empathy, clarity, and respect

Newly licensed attorneys are welcome with at least one year of prior immigration experience and a strong interest in litigation.

MEANINGFUL WORK. A TEAM BEHIND YOU.

Join a full-service immigration firm rooted in Houston, with a national reach and a global client base. The team represents individuals, families, and corporate clients across a diverse range of immigration matters, including complex and high-profile cases.

You will have a dedicated support team for case preparation, review, and strategy. The culture is collaborative, passionate, and deeply committed to clients.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Represent clients in immigration court, hearings, and USCIS interviews
• Meet with clients
• Develop case strategies and assess eligibility for immigration benefits and relief
• Prepare and review applications, petitions, declarations, motions, briefs, and appeals
• Conduct legal research and keep clients informed throughout their cases
• Collaborate with and mentor legal support staff
• Expand your knowledge across family-based, employment-based, and other immigration matters

Houston preferred. Texas Ideal - Licensed to practice in the USA - Let's talk?

Any arrangement must accommodate travel and client needs.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state; Texas preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, organization, and communication skills
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and learning case-management software

FileVine and employment-based immigration experience are pluses

BENEFITS AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT:

• Health insurance with the firm paying 50% of the employee premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• $25,000 in firm-paid life insurance
• 10 days of PTO
• Five paid federal holidays
• Payment of annual state bar dues
• $500 annually for continuing education

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.