Immigration Attorney

Catholic Charities Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Immigration Attorney provides legal representation in removal defense, waiver applications, appeals, and other advanced immigration matters. The attorney handles cases from intake through resolution, representing clients before immigration courts and appellate forums as needed. Cases may involve inadmissibility, the consequences of criminal history, and other complex immigration issues. The role supports the Director in maintaining staff competency in immigration law and establishing procedures that ensure quality client service. The attorney conducts legal research, monitors changes in immigration law and policy, and translates complex developments into practical guidance for program staff. The attorney also provides timely technical support on staff cases, ensures needed legal resources are available for effective service delivery, invests in professional development, shares knowledge with the team, and demonstrates leadership through behavior and practice. This is a full-time salaried position with a starting salary of $90,000. Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education, and internal equities. The organization is Catholic Charities Fort Worth, a mission-driven agency focused on supporting clients and addressing poverty in the community; Catholic faith is not required to join the team or receive services.

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

Provide legal representation in removal defense, waiver applications, and appellate matters before immigration courts and appellate forums as needed.
Handle complex immigration cases, including inadmissibility, 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.
Establish and maintain procedures that ensure quality and exceptional client service across the program.
Determine and ensure the availability of legal resources needed for effective service delivery.
Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
Provide technical support and timely 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 staff.
Invest in professional development and transfer knowledge to the team.
Provide leadership through behavior and practice.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and ID Shield insurance.
Health Savings Account, with a $110 monthly contribution from CCFW.
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 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time 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.