Ruvalcaba Hernández Law Firm, PLLC seeks an in-person Staff Attorney experienced in family-based petitions, inadmissibility waivers, humanitarian visas (VAWA/T/U), and occasional representation in removal proceedings. We are a busy practice handling a high volume of consultations, so efficient time management, professional presentation, and objective legal counsel are essential. The Staff Attorney will work closely with the Primary Attorney and coordinate with the Legal Team Supervisor on administrative matters. Compensation will be conmesurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

Conduct thorough yet time-conscious in-person and telephonic consultations, focusing on family-based petitions, consular processing, naturalization, derived/acquired citizenship, inadmissibility waivers, humanitarian visas (VAWA/T/U visas), I-751 waivers, Special Immigrant Juvenile visas, and other type immigration reliefs.
Represent clients before USCIS, consular offices, state courts, and ocassionally immigration courts.
Develop strategies, prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
Maintain a thorough understanding of complex immigration issues—especially those relating to inadmissibility and removability—and stay current on changes in immigration law. Clearly communicate relevant updates to both clients and support staff.
Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs.
Review FOIA results and clearly communicate key findings to clients.
Examine client declarations and psychological evaluations for accuracy, compliance, and thoroughness. Provide timely feedback to pscychologists and declaration writers as needed.
Serve as a primary point of contact for existing clients’ legal inquiries, consulting with the Primary Attorney only when necessary.
Offer guidance to paralegals and other staff members, contributing to a collaborative and educational work environment.
Coordinate with the Case Review Specialist who will review most routine cases submitted by paralegals. When cases involve inadmissibility, criminal issues, or other complexities, the Specialist will refer them to you for further legal analysis. Timely review and respond to these referrals to ensure efficient case progression.
Efficiently manage workload to meet performance metrics, including consultation-to-prospective-client retention goals.
Follow Firm protocols and metrics in connection with client consultations.

This non-exempt, salaried position requires a minimum of 40.5 hours per week, with additional hours as needed.

Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited law school (Texas preferred but not required)
Active bar license and in good standing
Spanish language proficiency
Demonstrated commitment to immigration law and social justice
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload
Comfort with case management technology

Benefits include include:

401(k) with matching
Dental, health, life, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development stipend
Professional membership dues paid by the firm

If you have a passion for guiding individuals through complex immigration matters and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply at Ruvalcaba Hernández Law Firm, PLLC. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

law license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

San Antonio, TX 78230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

San Antonio, TX 78230: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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