Immigration Associate Passionate about Removal Work

Are you dedicated to deportation defense? Do you love winning in court? Are you a tenacious fighter who doesn’t give up even with seemingly impossible obstacles, because you’re fighting for your clients' lives, but also for your principles? JLW Immigration Law Group in Austin, Texas is looking for an experienced Spanish-speaking Immigration Attorney who can curse bilingually with 3+ years of deportation defense and humanitarian relief experience to join a supportive firm that is at times informal, yes, but also maintains the highest ethical and professional standards. You will help hard-working Central Texas immigrants achieve their dreams in the U.S., and you must be committed to providing exceptional client service with care and empathy. JLW is led by veteran attorneys and is well-established, but due to recent restructuring, the practice feels like an early-stage startup. Ambitious team members will have the opportunity to help build a significant immigration law practice in Central Texas. You are comfortable with change, continuous improvement, and building systems as you go. And the occasional bad language. Key info about the role: • Salary Range: $130K/year to $150K/year, depending on experience and demonstrated value, plus bonus structure based on hitting goals and targets. • Growth + Professional Development: For the right candidate, non-equity partnership can become available in 3-5 years; equity partnership may become available 1-2 years after that. You’ll work directly with the owner, who is a trained coach and dedicated to the personal and professional development of her team. • Work Location: Hybrid role in Austin or 100% remote in San Antonio metro area. Must be able to attend regular court dates and USCIS appointments in San Antonio. • Language/J.D./Bar Admission: Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is required. Seeking candidates with a J.D. who are licensed to practice in Texas. Must have or be willing to obtain federal district court admission. • Benefits: 401(k) with matching. Two-pronged health plan (primary care membership + reimbursement for other medical/dental/vision expenses). 6 weeks per year for vacation/PTO/disconnection. • Realistic Hours: 40-50 hours/week (not the 60-80 some firms demand). • Start Date: ASAP. What About the Day-to-Day? In this role, you’ll manage 150-200 cases with the help of a dedicated team. You’ll represent clients in immigration court proceedings, bond hearings, and interviews before USCIS and EOIR, and communicate effectively with clients to guide them with empathy through complex processes. You’ll be focused on removal work but also manage a wide range of immigration applications, including asylum, VAWA, U visas, family petitions, waivers, and adjustment of status, as well as appeals and federal litigation. Additionally, you’ll help manage team members, stay current on immigration law developments, and contribute to community outreach and attorney marketing. About the Firm JLW Immigration Law Group is a women-led firm that fights for the rights of immigrants with expertise, tenacity, and a never-give-up attitude. The firm, led by founder and CEO Jennifer Walker Gates, has an egalitarian and collaborative problem-solving approach. The firm treats all team members as respected professionals and full human beings. Here are the firm’s core values: • Belonging - Team members treat each other with respect and kindness, take responsibility when they make mistakes and know how to apologize, and pitch in to help when needed no matter the task or their job title. • Excellence – Team members work on challenging cases with the highest attention to quality and details. They fight hard for their clients and one of the best ways to do this is by creating an impeccable work product. • Continuous Improvement - Team members are always looking to improve. This means they go through the discomfort of reflecting critically on what they’re doing and adjusting if there’s a better way. Team members try new things, fail, adjust, and improve. How to Apply Please follow the instructions to submit your resume/CV. JLW Immigration Law is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.