Immigration Attorney: Removal Defense Lead (Bilingual)

Catholic Charities Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Health Savings Account

Long Term Disability (company paid)

Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)

16 paid holidays

PTO accrual

403(b) with employer match

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities Fort Worth seeks an Immigration Attorney to provide legal representation in removal defense, waiver applications, and appellate matters before immigration courts. You will handle complex cases, mentor staff, and help ensure high-quality client service while maintaining ethical advocacy.

Requirements include a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, Texas license, 1–2 years of immigration experience, and bilingual Spanish.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• 1–2 years of immigration law experience preferred; adversarial settings a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly required.
• Excellent client service skills and strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in removal defense, waiver applications, and appellate matters.
• Handle complex cases, primarily removal defense, before immigration court and appellate system as needed.
• Take on cases involving inadmissibility and other waivers, criminal history consequences, appeals and other immigration matters.
• Support the Director in maintaining staff competency in immigration law and procedures for quality client service.
• Establish and maintain procedures to ensure exceptional client service across the program.
• Take responsibility for cases from intake through resolution.
• Determine and ensure availability of legal resources for effective service delivery.
• Invest in professional development and transfer knowledge to the team.
• Provide leadership through behavior and practice.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance and provide guidance to staff.
• Monitor changes in immigration law and translate developments into practical guidance.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource for immigration law questions.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Client service

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Law degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Catholic Charities Fort Worth seeks an Immigration Attorney to provide legal representation in removal defense, waiver applications, and appellate matters before immigration courts. You will handle complex cases, mentor staff, and help ensure high-quality client service while maintaining ethical advocacy.

Requirements include a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, Texas license, 1–2 years of immigration experience, and bilingual Spanish.