Immigration Attorney

Catholic Charities Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Immigration Attorney provides legal representation in immigration matters, primarily removal defense, as well as waiver applications, appeals, and other advanced matters. The attorney manages cases from intake through resolution and represents clients before immigration courts and appellate forums as needed. The role also provides legal research, technical guidance, and reliable subject-matter support to program staff on immigration law and policy. The attorney supports the Director in maintaining staff competency and establishing procedures that promote quality client service. The position requires leadership through professional conduct, ongoing professional development, and sharing knowledge with the team. Catholic Charities Fort Worth is a mission-driven agency focused on supporting clients and ending poverty in the community; Catholic affiliation is not required.

Requirements

Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited institution.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Bilingual in Spanish; strongly required.
Excellent client service skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in immigration law preferred.
Experience in immigration court or other adversarial litigation settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in removal defense, waiver applications, and appellate matters before immigration courts and appellate forums as needed.
Handle complex immigration cases, including inadmissibility and other waivers, consequences of criminal history, appeals, and other advanced matters.
Take responsibility for cases from intake through resolution.
Support the Director in maintaining staff competency in immigration law and establishing procedures that ensure quality client service.
Establish and maintain procedures that ensure exceptional client service across the program.
Determine and ensure the availability of legal resources needed for effective service delivery.
Invest in 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.
Provide technical support and timely, reliable legal guidance to program staff on their cases and immigration law questions.
Monitor changes in immigration law and policy and translate complex developments into practical guidance for program staff.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and ID Shield insurance.
Health Savings Account, with a company contribution of $110 per month.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
16 paid holidays, including closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
Tiered PTO accrual by tenure, including 100 vacation hours and 48 sick hours in the first year.
403(b) plan with employer match from day one, up to 6%.
Three weeks of paid parental/critical illness leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Mentorship Program.
Wellness Program.
Financial Coaching.