Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

Job overview

The Removal Defense Immigration Attorney role is based onsite in San Antonio, TX, with regular travel throughout Texas for court appearances, client meetings, and detention facility visits. The stated annual salary range is $88,000–$160,000. Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law represents individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. The attorney provides strategic legal guidance and courtroom representation to people facing removal, pursuing available forms of relief. The role also manages litigation preparation and deadlines and collaborates with legal support staff to deliver timely, client-centered representation.

What you'll do

• Develop removal defense strategies
• represent clients in EOIR and DHS proceedings, including master calendar, merits, bond, and asylum hearings
• pursue available relief options
• conduct consultations and prepare clients and witnesses
• draft, review, and file motions, briefs, appeals, applications, declarations, memoranda, and evidence
• research immigration law and agency guidance
• monitor deadlines and case status
• collaborate with legal support staff
• participate in case reviews and trial preparation
• mentor support staff and junior attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

immigration attorney

removal defense

immigration litigation

courtroom advocacy

eoir

asylum

client representation

san antonio tx

travel throughout texas

alonso & alonso

$88k–$160k per year

juris doctor required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid individual medical insurance, dental and vision options, life and short-term disability coverage, 401(k) contribution, continuing education allowance, mentorship, paid time off, holidays, and paid new-parent leave.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor and an active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Regular travel throughout Texas is required; bilingual English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.