Immigation Attorney

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law•San Antonio, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law PLLC is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join their team. This full-time, hybrid role based in San Antonio, TX, involves providing personalized legal services tailored to each client's specific needs. The attorney will develop creative legal strategies, represent clients in various immigration matters, prepare them for interviews and hearings, and provide ongoing legal counsel. Responsibilities also include preparing and submitting legal documents, conducting legal research, and collaborating with legal assistants, paralegals, and fellow attorneys to ensure efficient case management and successful outcomes. The firm emphasizes client education, consistent updates, thorough case assessment, and customized legal strategies.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active bar license in good standing (state jurisdiction open, Texas preferred).
Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to travel occasionally for hearings or firm-related needs.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience practicing immigration law across multiple case types.
Experience handling a diverse immigration caseload, including humanitarian, family-based, removal defense, and employment-based matters, preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience working in a high-volume immigration practice.
Ability to manage emotionally sensitive and complex cases with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Develop creative legal strategies and solutions to secure positive outcomes for clients across various immigration case types.
Represent clients in immigration matters, including Family-Based Immigration, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Removal Defense, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, SIJS, Asylum, Waivers, Employment-Based Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, and other immigration matters handled by the firm.
Prepare clients for USCIS interviews, immigration court hearings, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
Provide ongoing legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients throughout their cases.
Communicate regularly with clients to manage expectations and provide case updates.
Uphold high ethical standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.
Prepare, review, and submit legal documents, petitions, applications, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence across multiple immigration practice areas.
Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, and fellow attorneys to ensure efficient case management and successful outcomes.
Maintain accurate and organized case files while ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.