Immigration Attorney — Litigation
Houston, TX | Full-Time | Hybrid Remote
- 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.
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