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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

Represents clients in immigration and criminal cases

Immigration Attorney - Executive Office for Immigration Review

Full-Time
$80k - $120k/yr
Entry
Houston, TX, USA
HybridHybrid role; in-person court appearances required.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Admitted attorney to practice law
  • No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
  • Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
  • Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
Responsibilities
  • Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests
  • Review immigration applications USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa
  • Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis
  • Manage team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations
  • Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
  • Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

About the company

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Koreatown, CA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Administrative staff have health benefits: United's Austin assistant posting lists medical, dental and vision insurance plus a retirement plan.
  • Parking costs are covered in one attorney role: United's Los Angeles entry-level criminal-defense opening advertises paid parking.
  • Applicants awaiting admission are considered: United's entry-level attorney posting explicitly welcomes law graduates awaiting bar admission.

What critics are saying

  • Office support includes weekend requirements: United's administrative assistant application asks candidates about availability for weekend work.
  • Specialist litigation needs prior case experience: United's post-conviction opening asks for criminal-defense or immigration-law experience.
  • Some matters go to a separate firm: United assigns accident and workers' compensation cases to Windsor Troy Law.

What makes The United Firm | La Liga Defensora unique

  • Post-conviction work bridges practices: United's crimmigration team handles motions to vacate, expungements and matters involving criminal and immigration law.
  • Initial case review is free: United's website offers a free case review before clients pursue representation.
  • Community support has a named program: United lists its Immigrant Support Fund with Bet Tzedek among its supported initiatives.

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