Immigration Associate at Empathetic Central Texas Firm

Albizu Law Firm • Full-time • Austin, Texas, United States • $105k - $150k / year • 22h ago

Do you see the human behind every immigration case?

Do you manage your cases with compassion, understanding, and high ethical standards?

Albizu Law Firm, an immigration and family law practice in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Spanish-speaking Immigration Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience in family-based, humanitarian-based, and removal cases to join a practice in a hybrid role (2 days in office).

The Immigration Attorney in this role will ensure the highest standards of legal service, achieve successful outcomes for clients all while maintaining ethical standards and compliance with immigration laws and regulations. This role requires a commitment to client advocacy, strategic case management, and continuous professional development to adapt to the evolving landscape of immigration law.

Key info about the role:

Salary Range: $105K/year to $150K/year, depending on experience and knowledge, plus performance-based bonuses.
Growth + Professional Development: Opportunities for advancement and leadership roles.
Work Location: Based in Austin, Texas. Potential of hybrid model with at least 2 days in office per week in addition to any in-person court dates in San Antonio.
Language/J.D./Bar Admission: Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is an absolute must. J.D. required and must be licensed to practice in any U.S. state (with preference for Texas admission).
Benefits: Access to Medical (health, vision, dental), 401(k), short and long-term disability insurance, and PTO.
Realistic Hours: 9pm to 6pm, with an emphasis on work/life balance for all team members.
Start Date: ASAP.
Day-to-Day: Manage family-based I-130s/CP/AOS/waivers, N-400s, and humanitarian visa applications, including SIJs, U visas and VAWA as well as asylum and refugee cases. Conduct consultations and case assessments. Represent detained clients and those in removal proceedings and provide strategic defense. Manage habeas corpus work and federal litigation. Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal documents, including briefs and motions. Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management.

About the Firm

Albizu Law Firm is a women-owned and Latina-led immigration and family law practice based in Austin, Texas, with a mission rooted in empathy, advocacy, and access to justice. Founded and led by attorney Iris Albizu, the firm has spent over a decade helping individuals and families navigate some of the most consequential moments of their lives–from securing green cards and U.S. citizenship to guiding clients through divorce, custody, and adoption.

At the heart of everything they do is a simple belief: that every person–regardless of where they come from–deserves skilled, personal, and affordable legal representation. They are deeply committed to serving immigrants in Central Texas with sensitivity and genuine care.

Over the years, the firm has developed a positive and close-knit community. The firm understands the complexities of the immigration system, and they approach every case with practical strategies and clear, honest, and ethical guidance.

How to Apply

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Albizu Law Firm 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.