Representation Staff Attorney (Spanish-Speaking)

Political Asylum Lawyers•Dallas, TX

15h•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Political Asylum Lawyers is a Houston-based immigration law firm focused on asylum cases, dedicated to helping immigrants secure their futures in the United States. The firm operates with integrity, urgency, and excellence, guided by core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and passion. This role involves high-stakes responsibility, deeply meaningful outcomes, and emotionally demanding moments, requiring resilience and maturity. It offers a mission-driven environment where employees can create tangible change. The firm emphasizes high standards, constant growth, and teamwork, with a focus on continuous improvement and mutual support.

Requirements

Alignment with the firm’s core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork and passion
Demonstrated commitment to helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through humanitarian relief
Experience with or readiness to handle claims for asylum and related relief, including representing clients in Immigration Court hearings and asylum interviews
Spanish-language fluency for effective client communication
Strong courtroom and interview advocacy instincts, with the ability to prepare clients to testify and represent them effectively under pressure
Strong technological proficiency and willingness to use AI tools and structured workflows to enhance legal work
Exceptional attention to detail with ability to perform at a high level without close supervision
Proven ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and maintain quality standards in high-stakes situations
Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement
Residence within one hour's drive of the nondetained Immigration Court(s) in Orlando, Dallas, or Houston
Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing

Responsibilities

Represent clients as counsel in Immigration Court - both Master Calendar and Individual Hearings, virtual and in-person - and in affirmative asylum interviews before USCIS, appearing at least twice a week
Prepare clients to testify, walking them through their testimony and ensuring they are ready for the procedural and factual issues in their hearings and interviews
Build genuine rapport with clients, earning the trust that helps people who have survived trauma feel safe, supported, and ready to share their stories and testify
Develop case strategy for the hearings and interviews you handle, ensuring each client is positioned for the strongest possible outcome
Collaborate across legal teams to ensure cases move efficiently through established workflows while maintaining quality standards
Leverage technology, including AI tools, to prepare more effectively and stay organized across a high volume of appearances, adhering to structured workflows while exercising professional judgment
Travel to represent clients at Immigration Courts and USCIS offices throughout the country, planning for up to two trips of one or two nights per month