Remote Spanish-Speaking Immigration Court Attorney

Political Asylum Lawyers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Four weeks vacation + 11 holidays

Professional development funds

Bar dues and CLE fees covered

Job summary

Political Asylum Lawyers seeks a Spanish-speaking Representation Staff Attorney to work from home while residing within an hour of Orlando, Dallas, or Houston. The role centers on advocating for clients in Immigration Court and asylum interviews, with appearances at least twice weekly.

You'll prepare clients for testimony, build trust with trauma survivors, and develop case strategy. Travel nationwide is required, up to two trips per month, with no billable-hour pressure and AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Alignment with the firm's core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork and passion.
• Demonstrated commitment to helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through humanitarian relief.
• Experience with or readiness to handle claims for asylum and related relief, including representing clients in Immigration Court hearings and asylum interviews.
• Spanish-language fluency for effective client communication.
• Strong courtroom and interview advocacy instincts, with the ability to prepare clients to testify and represent them effectively under pressure.
• Strong technological proficiency and willingness to use AI tools and structured workflows to enhance legal work.
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to perform at a high level without close supervision.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and maintain quality standards in high-stakes situations.
• Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Residence within one hour's drive of the nondetained Immigration Court(s) in Orlando, Dallas, or Houston.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients as counsel in Immigration Court – both Master Calendar and Individual Hearings, virtual and in-person – and in affirmative asylum interviews before USCIS, appearing at least twice a week
• Prepare clients to testify, walking them through their testimony and ensuring they are ready for the procedural and factual issues in their hearings and interviews
• Build genuine rapport with clients, earning the trust that helps people who have survived trauma feel safe, supported, and ready to share their stories and testify
• Develop case strategy for the hearings and interviews you handle, ensuring each client is positioned for the strongest possible outcome
• Collaborate across legal teams to ensure cases move efficiently through established workflows while maintaining quality standards
• Leverage technology, including AI tools, to prepare more effectively and stay organized across a high volume of appearances, adhering to structured workflows while exercising professional judgment
• Travel to represent clients at Immigration Courts and USCIS offices throughout the country, planning for up to two trips of one or two nights per month

Job description

Political Asylum Lawyers seeks a Spanish-speaking Representation Staff Attorney to work from home while residing within an hour of Orlando, Dallas, or Houston. The role centers on advocating for clients in Immigration Court and asylum interviews, with appearances at least twice weekly.

You'll prepare clients for testimony, build trust with trauma survivors, and develop case strategy. Travel nationwide is required, up to two trips per month, with no billable-hour pressure and AI-assisted