Immigration Attorney - EOIR

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Catered lunches

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. in Houston seeks an admitted attorney for an EOIR Associate Attorney position with room for growth.

You will report to the Managing Attorney, manage your caseload, and interact with clients while collaborating with our Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants. Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances offers the chance to gain valuable experience at a premier firm dedicated to excellence in immigration law.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney in good standing.
• Team player open to collaborating with associates.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to move cases forward and manage a caseload.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship and USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings in court, USCIS and BIA.
• Prepare defensive immigration applications including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests.
• Review immigration applications and USCIS filings such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa.
• Meet with clients to determine strategy and provide analysis.
• Manage team of paralegals to meet client service expectations.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for immigration cases.

Skills

Admitted attorney

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

At The United Firm, we’re passionate about protecting our clients’ rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We’re looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising EOIR Associate Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Houston Area. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances

Responsibilities

• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests
• Review immigration applications USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa
• Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis
• Manage team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations
• Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Pay Range: $80k-120k USD DOE

Here at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.