Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

Pay: $95000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful difference by defending individuals and families facing deportation and immigration challenges.
• Join an established respected immigration litigation team with a supportive family-oriented culture.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with 40% remote work.
• Handle impactful cases build your courtroom experience and strengthen your litigation skills.
• Work alongside passionate attorneys who value collaboration compassion and exceptional advocacy.
• Receive competitive compensation an annual performance bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Location: Austin or San Antonio TX Hybrid (60% In-Office 40% Remote). Choose between our Austin and San Antonio locations and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. This position includes travel to immigration courts detention centers and other locations throughout Central Texas.

Note: Applicants must have 4 years of immigration removal defense experience direct EOIR courtroom experience and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. An active attorney license in any U.S. state is required; Texas Bar admission is preferred but not mandatory.

About Us

Confidential are an established values-driven law firm dedicated to providing exceptional immigration and legal representation. Our team combines passionate advocacy with a welcoming collaborative environment where attorneys feel supported valued and empowered to make a difference. We believe great legal work starts with people who genuinely care.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Removal Defense Immigration Attorney to join our growing team in Austin or San this role you will:

• Represent clients in deportation and removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• Advocate for detained and non-detained clients in asylum cancellation of removal withholding of removal and bond matters.
• Manage removal defense cases independently from initial consultation through hearings and resolution.
• Prepare legal motions briefs applications and persuasive arguments to protect clients rights.
• Appear before immigration judges and advocate confidently in complex proceedings.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients through clear compassionate communication in English and Spanish.
• Collaborate with our legal team to develop effective case strategies and deliver outstanding representation.
• Travel throughout Central Texas as needed for court appearances and client representation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• 4 years of immigration removal defense experience.
• Hands-on EOIR courtroom experience including independent case management.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong litigation legal research writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel locally.
• Experience with complex asylum CAT criminal-immigration matters or humanitarian relief is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

At our firm your work matters. You will have the opportunity to advocate for people during some of the most important moments of their lives while working with a team that genuinely supports your offer a people-first culture meaningful courtroom experience professional development a flexible hybrid schedule and performance-based you are a bilingual immigration attorney passionate about removal defense and ready to make a lasting impact we would love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Any US bar license 4 yrs immigration removal defense exp bilingual English and Spanish. Preferred: TX bar.

• Required Years as Associate: 4

• Salary bands:

• 45 years: base

• 68 years: base

• 9 years: base

• Additional compensation: Annual performance bonus

Submission Email / Name: Marissa & Eva - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Central Texas immigration and criminal defense firm seeking an experienced bilingual Removal Defense Immigration Attorney. Must have 4 years of removal defense experience independent EOIR courtroom experience and English/Spanish fluency. Hybrid Austin or San Antonio; initial interview via Microsoft Teams.

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• Client job title: Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

• Location: Austin TX / San Antonio TX

• On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid (60% in-office 40% remote)

• Experience: 4

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