Description:

Chavez & Valko LLP, a full-service immigration law firm recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® in the United States, is seeking an Immigration Attorney to join our Dallas and Fort Worth offices. Our diverse team handles a broad range of immigration matters, from routine filings to complex litigation, with an unwavering focus on client outcomes.

The Role:
The attorney will primarily handle immigration litigation and family-based immigration matters. Litigation work includes removal defense before EOIR, federal court litigation, including mandamus and APA actions, and BIA and circuit court appeals.

Location: Based in either our Dallas or Fort Worth office.

Responsibilities include:

Consulting with clients and conducting case assessments
Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and appeals
Preparing support letters, declarations, and immigration forms
Reviewing filings prepared by support staff
Representing clients at hearings, master calendars, and USCIS interviews
Communicating with EOIR, USCIS, ICE, DOS, and other government agencies
Supervising paralegals and legal assistants assigned to your caseload
Participating in firm-led community outreach and educational programs

Qualifications:
Required:

Minimum two years of immigration law practice
Substantive experience with removal defense/federal litigation, plus adjustment of status, waivers, and consular processing
Admission and good standing in any U.S. state bar
Excellent legal writing, analytical reasoning, and case management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-volume practice

Preferred:

Spanish fluency (written and spoken)
Law review, law journal, or immigration clinic experience
Prior EOIR or federal court appearances

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $75,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience
Bonuses: Annual performance bonus and client referral bonuses
Time off: PTO plus federal holidays, with flex-time scheduling
Parental and leave: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Bereavement leave: Paid bereavement leave following the loss of an immediate family member
Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; life insurance
Retirement: 401(k)
Professional development: Bar dues, CLE costs, AILA membership, and AILA Link subscription fully covered
Board certification support: The firm actively supports attorneys pursuing Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, including coverage of application and exam fees, required CLE coursework, and mentorship from board-certified attorneys on staff
Mentorship: Structured mentoring from experienced immigration attorneys for newer practitioners
Office perks: A well-stocked kitchen, including a high-end espresso machine with Starbucks, Peet's, and Lavazza options