Immigration Removal Attorney

Reports to: Director of Legal Operations 

Employment Type: Full-Time Job 

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement removal defense strategies for clients.

• Represent clients in immigration court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals.

• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders.

• Prepare and file legal briefs, motions, and appeals.

• Stay current with changes in immigration law and regulations.

• Manage caseload and meet deadlines for court appearances and filings.

• Ensure transparent and accurate billing for services provided

• Additional related duties as required.

Required qualifications skills 

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing immigration law, with a focus on removal defense

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Commitment to social justice and serving immigrant communities.

• Active Texas Bar License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in preparing legal briefs, client declarations, and conducting hearings.

• Proficiency in legal case management software.

• Familiarity with forms of relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, SIJS, and VAWA.

Key Performance Indicators

• Training Effectiveness: Evaluates performance improvement and knowledge retention following training, ensuring all sessions are up-to-date and impactful.

• Compliance Rate: Measures adherence to legal standards, court requirements, and internal deadlines, ensuring accuracy and legal integrity in all cases.

• Operational Efficiency: Assesses how well internal processes and workflows are optimized to manage resources and time effectively.

• Case Resolution Time: Tracks the average time taken to complete a case from intake to final resolution.

• Client Satisfaction: Measures the level of satisfaction among clients receiving legal services, based on feedback, surveys, and service experience.

Work Environment

• Hybrid Role  (U.S.-based)

• Combination of in-person meetings and remote work.Occasional travel is required for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences.

• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a fast-paced startup dynamic.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: DOE

• Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Mental health support

  • Continuing education allowance

  • Home office allowance

You may apply to our career page: https://alonsoandalonsolaw.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/Alonso

Physical Demands:

The team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and use their hands to perform tasks. Some lifting of files (up to 10 pounds) may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Alonso & Alonso attorneys at law is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.