Immigration Associate At Compassionate Texas Firm

Overview

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of immigrants?

Are you a fighter who is passionate about immigration law, justice, and building trust in the immigrant community?

The Law Office of Yohana Saucedo, with offices in Austin and Laredo, is looking for a Spanish-speaking Immigration Associate with 3+ years of experience to join their team in a hybrid or 100% remote role. (You must be available to attend court in San Antonio and potentially Laredo.)

In this role, you will focus on family-based cases, deportation defense, and humanitarian relief as well as some business immigration alongside a small team. The firm’s close-knit culture encourages open communication, mutual support, and shared success.

• Manage family-based cases, deportation defense, humanitarian relief, including asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, I-130s, AOS, consular processing, and waivers, as well as possibility of some business immigration.
• Attend USCIS interviews, immigration court hearings, and bond proceedings.
• Manage consultations and client communications and supervise team members.

• Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is required.
• J.D. and licensed to practice in any U.S. state (preferably Texas).
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Salary Range: $120K/year to $150K/year, depending on experience and demonstrated value, plus bonus structure based on hitting KPIs in business development.
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid role in Austin or Laredo or 100% remote. Must be able to attend court dates in San Antonio and potentially Laredo.
• Benefits:
  Health insurance, PTO, VTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and bar dues covered.
• Realistic
  
  Hours:
  
  40-50 hours/week (not the 60-80 some firms demand) with emphasis on work-life balance.
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible (with the understanding that currently employed candidates will need to give notice).
• The-Day-to-Day Work:
  See below for details.
• Preferred:
  Experience with INS Zoom and Excel and/or Google Docs a plus.

Manage family-based cases, deportation defense, humanitarian relief, including asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, I-130s, AOS, consular processing, and waivers, as well as possibility of some business immigration. Attend USCIS interviews, immigration court hearings, and bond proceedings. Manage consultations and client communications and supervise team members.

Established in 2006, The Yohana Saucedo Law Office is a woman-owned and managed firm that fights for the rights of immigrants with compassion. The firm is led by founder and managing partner Yohana Saucedo, an immigrant herself, who is dedicated to helping clients in their pursuit of happiness and economic improvement.

She and her team offer a genuine understanding of their clients’ personal and professional goals, motivations, and needs. Clients trust her and the team because they go beyond paperwork–they listen to their stories, understand their challenges, and fight for their future as if it were their own.

Please follow the instructions to submit your resume.

Yohana Saucedo Law Office 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.

For any questions about the role or firm please contact Joey Mckeown at Immigration Jobs.