Chavez & Valko LLP, a full-service immigration law firm recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® in the United States, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our Dallas and Fort Worth offices. Our diverse team handles a broad range of immigration matters, from routine filings to complex litigation, with an unwavering focus on client outcomes.

The Role

The attorney will primarily handle immigration litigation and family-based immigration matters. Litigation work includes removal defense before EOIR, federal court litigation, including mandamus and APA actions, and BIA and circuit court appeals.

Location: Based in either our Dallas or Fort Worth office.

Responsibilities include:

Consulting with clients and conducting case assessments
Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and appeals
Preparing support letters, declarations, and immigration forms
Reviewing filings prepared by support staff
Representing clients at hearings, master calendars, and USCIS interviews
Communicating with EOIR, USCIS, ICE, DOS, and other government agencies
Supervising paralegals and legal assistants assigned to your caseload
Participating in firm-led community outreach and educational programs

Qualifications

Required

Minimum two years of immigration law practice
Substantive experience with removal defense/federal litigation, plus adjustment of status, waivers, and consular processing
Admission and good standing in any U.S. state bar
Excellent legal writing, analytical reasoning, and case management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume practice

Preferred

Spanish fluency (written and spoken)
Law review, law journal, or immigration clinic experience
Prior EOIR or federal court appearances

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $75,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience
Bonuses: Annual performance bonus and client referral bonuses
Time off: PTO plus federal holidays, with flex-time scheduling
Parental and leave: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Bereavement leave: Paid bereavement leave following the loss of an immediate family member
Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; life insurance
Retirement: 401(k)
Professional development: Bar dues, CLE costs, AILA membership, and AILA Link subscription fully covered
Board certification support: The firm actively supports attorneys pursuing Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, including coverage of application and exam fees, required CLE coursework, and mentorship from board-certified attorneys on staff
Mentorship: Structured mentoring from experienced immigration attorneys for newer practitioners
Office perks: A well-stocked kitchen, including a high-end espresso machine with Starbucks, Peet's, and Lavazza options

About the Firm

Chavez & Valko LLP has built its reputation on deep expertise across every area of U.S. immigration and naturalization law, sustained community engagement, and exceptional client service. We represent clients ranging from individuals and families to businesses navigating complex immigration matters.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75231

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