Provide legal representation in removal defense and appellate matters
Handle complex immigration cases, including waivers and inadmissibility
Support the Director in maintaining staff competency in immigration law
Establish procedures for exceptional client service
Manage cases from intake through resolution
Ensure availability of legal resources for effective service delivery
Conduct legal research and monitor changes in immigration law
Benefits
Full-time salaried position
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
100% company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance
16 paid holidays, including a holiday break
Tiered PTO accrual with 100 hours vacation in the first year
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
3 weeks paid parental/critical illness leave
Employee Assistance Program
Participation in Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Mentorship and wellness programs
Financial coaching available
Full Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Immigrant Court Advocacy
Legal Research & Guidance
Maintaining Legal Excellence
Exemplifying Professional Leadership
What will you be doing in your role?
Provide legal representation in removal defense, waiver applications, and appellate matters, representing clients before the immigration court and appellate forums as needed.
Handle complex cases, primarily removal defense, representing clients before the immigration court and the appellate system as needed.
Take on cases involving inadmissibility and other waivers, consequences of criminal history, appeals, and other advanced immigration matters.
Support the Director in maintaining staff competency in immigration law and in establishing procedures that ensure quality client service
Establish and maintain procedures that ensure exceptional client service across the program.
Take responsibility for cases from intake through resolution.
Determine and ensure the availability of legal resources needed for effective service delivery.
Invest in your own professional development and transfer knowledge to the team.
Provide leadership through behavior and practice.
Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations and provide technical support to program staff on their cases.
Monitors changes in immigration law and policy and translates complex legal developments into practical guidance for program staff.
Serves as a subject-matter resource for immigration law questions, ensuring staff have timely and reliable legal guidance.
Are you the next Immigration Attorney?
Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited institution.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
1-2 years of experience in immigration law preferred; experience in immigration court or other adversarial litigation settings is a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish strongly required.
Excellent client service skills and strong attention to detail.
Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Here's the Good Stuff...
Full-time salaried position, with a starting salary of $90,000, based on the minimum requirements of the job requirements above. Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities.
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Short Term Disability/ Accident Insurance/ Hospital Indemnity Insurance/ Critical Illness/ ID Shield
Health Savings Account- CCFW contributes $110 per month.
100% Company paid Long Term Disability
100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
16 paid Holidays (including being closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
Tiered PTO Accrual by tenure:
Vacation Time- 100 hours in your first year.
Sick Time- 48 hours in your first year.
403(b) with employer match from day one- up to 6%
3 weeks paid parental/critical illness leave
Employee Assistance Program
CCFW Participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)
Mentorship Program
Wellness Program
Financial Coaching
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