Immigration Attorney - EOIR
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
$80,000 - $120,000 / year
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Description
At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients’ rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising EOIR Associate Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the San Antonio Area. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants.
This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances
Responsibilities
- Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals
- Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests
- Review immigration applications USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa
- Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis
- Manage team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations
- Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases
Qualifications
- No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.
- A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
- Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
- Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
- Experience with Case Management Software is preferred
Pay Range:$80k-120k USD DOE
Here at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.
The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
About this role
The United Firm's San Antonio office is hiring an EOIR Associate Attorney to represent clients in removal proceedings before immigration courts, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. You'll handle both detained and non-detained cases, preparing defensive applications like I-589s, I-485s, and humanitarian petitions while managing your own caseload and a team of paralegals. The role reports to the Managing Attorney and involves client strategy meetings, legal brief preparation, and collaboration with the firm's immigration law team.
This position suits attorneys who want hands-on immigration law experience with structured support. The firm explicitly states no prior experience is necessary and provides comprehensive training, making it accessible to newly admitted attorneys or those transitioning into immigration law. Bilingual capability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. You should be comfortable with case management software, have strong interpersonal skills, and be ready to move cases forward efficiently while working in-office for court appearances.
The compensation package ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, with medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, catered lunches, complimentary parking, and paid time off. The firm emphasizes career development and describes significant room for growth within an established practice.
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