SummaryThis position consists of case management as well as significant client communication and interaction during case preparation and consultation.
The associate attorney will litigate cases before the Executive Office for Immigration Review; Represent clients before the Department of Homeland Security; and other immigration agencies.
The associate attorney will also represent children before State family courts (in State/Territory of Admission) for custody cases that may result in SIJS adjudication from USCIS.
The position calls for concise and memorandum writing, drafting technical replies to government inquiries and objections, and analyzing information provided by our clients.Travel is required from Houston, TX to various cities in order to represent clients in Immigration Court proceedings.
Most travel will be to/from New York City.The associate attorney will represent clients in litigation before the Executive Office for Immigration Review in various forms of relief.
The associate attorney will be responsible for client communication, brief writing for asylum claims, particular social group briefing, and witness preparation for trial.Responsibilitiesa) Represent clients in Master Calendar Hearings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review; b) Represent clients in Individual Calendar Hearings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review; c) Prepare briefings in support of Asylum Applications; Particular Social GroupClaims; and other briefing in support of the client’s application for relief; d) Meet Court deadlines in evidence submission; witness list submission; and briefing; e) Represent clients in State Family Courts in custody proceedings that may lead to an SIJS adjudication by USCIS; ScheduleMonday to Friday 8:30 a.M.
5:30 p.M.TravelThe associate attorney is expected to travel outside the Houston, TX area on average 3-6 times per month on trips lasting a 24 hour period or less.
Commute travel expenses are covered for all travel.
This includes meals, lodging, flights and transportation will be covered by the firm.
Reimbursement rules apply, travel to/from Downtown Houston does not compensate lodging/meals.ExperienceThe law firm is looking for a recent graduate passionate about immigration law.
Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency preferred.Job Type: Full-timePay: $62,000.00 $72,000.00 per year