Are you mission driven?
Are you passionate about protecting, guiding, and educating immigrants with dignity and respect as they move through the immigration system?
Do you love working with a dedicated team that fights hard to win tough cases but also cares about each other’s well-being?
Nicole True Law Firm, P.C., a well-established immigration and criminal defense law firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Spanish-speaking Immigration Attorney with 5+ years of experience in family-based and USCIS humanitarian-based immigration to join a supportive and small practice in a hybrid role (2 days in office).
You are a leader and know how to manage in a positive way to bring out the best in your team members. You have deep technical knowledge of immigration law and case types. You’re always looking to improve, welcome feedback, and are constantly looking for ways to make the case preparation process better and more efficient and ultimately more successful for the client.
Key info about the role:
- Salary Range: $120K/year to $150K/year, depending on experience and demonstrated value, plus twice-a-year bonus structure based on hitting KPIs and dependent on firm profits.
- Growth + Professional Development: Opportunities for advancement and potential firm ownership for the right candidate as well as mentorship by the firm’s owner and managing attorney.
- Work Location: Hybrid role in Austin, Texas, at least 2 days in office per week. May also attend court dates in San Antonio.
- Language/J.D./Bar Admission: Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish both written and oral is required. Seeking candidates with a J.D. who are licensed to practice in any U.S. state with preference for Texas admission.
- Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance (BCBS through Texas State Bar), retirement plan with up to 3% employer match, group life and disability insurance, and PTO.
- Realistic Hours: 40-50 hours/week with strong emphasis on work/life balance for all team members.
- Start Date: ASAP.
- Day-to-Day: Manage (with the help of legal assistants) preparation and filing of USCIS cases including T visas, U visas, VAWAs, other humanitarian visas, and I-130s/AOS/CP. Prepare RFEs and conduct research and analysis especially regarding grounds of inadmissibility and waivers. Conduct client consultations, do in-depth and accurate case assessments, and manage ongoing client communication. Attend USCIS interviews with clients. Additionally, there is a possibility of removal work.
About the Firm
Nicole True Law Firm is an Austin, Texas-based firm specializing in criminal defense and immigration law. Founder and Managing Attorney Nicole True has practiced for over twenty years, and her personal mission is to empower immigrants by helping them obtain lawful status and to effectively represent people accused of crimes. Nicole is active in AILA, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Hispanic Bar Association of Austin.
The firm believes that justice has no limits or borders, and their mission is to provide effective legal representation no matter the client’s national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or station in life. They hold an A+ rating with the BBB, which speaks to their consistency and client trust built over the years.
But what really sets this firm apart is how they operate on the inside. Their team culture is built around three core values:
- Healthy Work-Life Balance — When you're at work, you're focused and productive, but when the workday ends, you're fully present for your family and yourself. Mental health isn't an afterthought either–counseling, PTO, and healthy boundaries are genuinely encouraged.
- Win-Win Attitude — The team genuinely values each other, communicates with positive intentions, and sees feedback and guidance as tools for growth rather than criticism. Everyone wins together.
- Curiosity — They want people who actually care about why they do what they do. Whether it's asking better questions about their clients' cases, pushing to learn new skills, or looking for ways to make the firm even better–a curious mind is valued here.
How to Apply
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Nicole True Law Firm, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.
