Associate Immigration Removal Attorney

Monty & Ramirez LLP • Full-time • Houston, Texas, USA • $115k / year • 1w ago

We are seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Immigration Associate Attorney with experience in Removal Defense, as well as general family-based immigration and naturalization matters.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing before the EOIR, BIA, USCIS, and DOS.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to handle complex and meaningful immigration cases involving removal proceedings, family-based petitions, naturalization, waivers, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent clients in removal and deportation proceedings before the EOIR and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Attend and prepare clients for USCIS interviews and appearances before other federal agencies.
Draft and file motions, appeals, legal briefs, asylum applications (affirmative and defensive), waivers, and adjustment of status applications.
Conduct master calendar and individual hearings, advocating effectively on behalf of clients.
Demonstrate analytical ability, logical reasoning, and sound judgment in managing complex immigration matters.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of immigrant visa petitions and consular processing.
Exhibit thorough knowledge of family-based petitions, waivers, adjustment of status, and asylum-based petitions, including consular processing.
Litigate immigration court issues such as 42A, 42B, asylum, and CAT claims.
Provide clear and consistent communication and legal guidance to clients throughout their case.
Collaborate with paralegals, experts, interpreters, and other team members to build strong legal strategies.
Stay current on immigration law, policy developments, and relevant case law.
Assist with business-based immigration petitions (e.g., EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, PERM) – preferred but not required.