Associate Attorney (Spanish-Speaking) | Powers Law Group
Houston Heights · Full-time · Hybrid
About the role
Powers Law Group is hiring a Spanish-speaking Associate Attorney who is passionate about client advocacy, especially in Immigration Court and on asylum cases. You’ll handle removal defense, asylum, family-based, and waiver matters, representing clients before the Immigration Courts and USCIS.
What you’ll do
- Casework: Handle asylum cases primarily, plus removal defense and family-based petitions. Assess eligibility, prepare and file applications, and draft declarations, motions, briefs, and appeals.
- Representation: Appear in Immigration Court and attend USCIS interviews (I-130, I-485, I-751, N-400, I-589, and others). Conduct client consultations as you gain experience.
- Team leadership: Supervise, mentor, and train legal assistants, law clerks, and interns, and review their work before final attorney review.
- Firm growth: Represent the firm at AILA events, liaison meetings, and community organizations. Write articles, speak at conferences, and help bring in new business.
- Professional development: Stay current on immigration law and grow into a thought leader in the field.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Texas Bar member in good standing (other state bars considered)
- 1–2 years of experience practicing immigration law
- Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, Google Workspace, and Dropbox
- Valid Texas driver’s license, reliable transportation, and evidence of insurability
- Work authorization
- Bonus: Employment-based and family-based immigration experience
Compensation and benefits
- Salary based on experience
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (after introductory period)
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work environment
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40–55 hours per week, with some weekend availability
How to apply
Email Contact@RubyPowersLaw.com with the subject line “Associate Attorney” and include your cover letter, resume, writing sample, three professional references (with email and phone), and salary requirement.
