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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

<div>Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
The Senior Attorney, Crime Victims Assistance Program is a member of supervisory team of Cabrini Center who helps set strategic priority, formulate policies and procedures for the whole program. She or he is responsible for supervising a legal team in the provision of immigration legal services to clients served by St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance. Legal services include community outreach and legal education, legal workshops, legal intake, legal research and individual legal representation. The Senior Attorney is expected to have and develop expertise in the immigration law as well as stay up-to-date on immigration law and policies and to provide supervision, guidance and mentorship to attorneys, pro bono counsels, paralegals and/or law student interns. The Senior Attorney will contribute to identifying issues for impact advocacy and litigation to be undertaken by Cabrini Center and/or other partners to advance immigrant rights and to make systemic changes.
What you Deliver<ul><li>
Direct Representation: Provide direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS, Asylum Office or Immigration Court as well as state courts on a range of immigration matters, including affirmative asylum and removal defense. Direct representation encompasses the following tasks: conduct legal intake and screening; interview clients, affiants, witness, experts, case managers, and others who can provide information or statement in furtherance of the principal client&rsquo;s immigration matters; draft, prepare and assemble relevant immigration petitions; conduct legal research; write memoranda of law, motions or briefs in support of applications and petitions filed before USCIS, Asylum office, State, Immigration and Federal Courts, board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office, EOIR and other immigration agencies; prepare client for interviews and court hearings.</li><li>
Case Management: Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Maintain a case status list and case service statistics for Cabrini Center and program funders. Participate in case reviews with attorney staff and support staff, and/or Managing Attorney/Legal Director, as applicable. Maintain a minimum of 30-40 active cases.</li><li>
Meetings: Conduct unit/team and individual meetings with staff regularly. Attendance and participation in mandatory unit and Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Participate on calls and meetings organized by funders, city-wide advocacy groups, local service providers and national support centers when appropriate and helpful.</li><li>
Contract and Agency Compliance: Comply with all contract requirements. Provide, compile, and analyze data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Provide accurate and timely monthly data, time logs, and reports for internal use, funder use, and other entity use. Participate in trainings, meetings, calls, etc. as required by funders or to serve program needs.</li><li>
Outreaches: Participate in charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations. Participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts, particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law, providing direct information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum, deportation and other immigration relief, and conduct legal workshops and engage pro bono counsel in the provision of legal services.</li><li>
Personnel: Provide day-to-day supervision to the legal team comprising staff attorneys, legal fellows, pro bono counsel, paralegal/legal assistants, administrative clerks and interns. Provide periodic evaluation of staff performance.</li><li>
Substantive Expertise: Develop expertise in general immigration law, including but not limited to U visa, T visa, VAWA, U/T/VAWA adjustment of status and other immigration relief available to survivors of crime, as well as naturalization, family immigration, DACA and Temporary Protected Status.</li><li>
Advocacy: Identify policy issues and coordinate with other units within Cabrini Center and the immigration bar in advancing advocacy agenda to promote immigrant rights.</li><li>
Meeting Community Needs: Work with Cabrini leadership to evaluate program efficacy and engage in priority setting in line with community needs.</li><li>
Program Administration: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Cabrini Center provides high quality legal services to clients and provide periodic training to Cabrini staff to maintain quality and standard of service.</li><li>
Program Administration: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Cabrini Center provides high quality legal services to clients and provide periodic training to Cabrini staff to maintain quality and standard of service.</li><li>
Other: Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
The Expertise We're Looking For<ul><li>
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire</li><li>
Two (2) years of experience in broad range of Immigration Law</li><li>
One (1) year of experience in a leadership role</li><li>
Bilingual in English &amp; Spanish</li></ul>
The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More
<ul><li>Excellent legal research and writing skills</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills</li><li>
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously</li><li>
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>
Experience working with immigrant community an asset</li><li>
Demonstrated multi-cultural understanding and experience</li></ul>
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements. 
 
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.</div>

Cabrini | Senior Attorney - CVAP

<div>Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
The Staff Attorney, Crime Victims Assistance Program is responsible for providing direct legal representation to clients served by St Frances Cabrini Center for Legal Assistance in immigration matters. Legal representation includes entering an appearance as the attorney of record on matters and in proceedings before the USCIS, Asylum Office, State, federal and immigration courts, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, as well as appellate agencies such as the Administrative Appeals Office and Board of Immigration Appeals. The Staff Attorney also provides legal services in the form of community outreach and legal education, legal workshops, legal intake, legal research, individual legal representation as well as supervising caseworkers and/or law student interns. The Staff Attorney works under the direct supervision of Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney and/or Associate Legal Director. The Staff Attorney works as a team with the Legal Assistant/Paralegal and other Cabrini Center staff.
What you Deliver<ul><li>
Legal Assistance<ul><li>
Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS. Asylum Office or Immigration Court on matters such as family petition, removal of conditional status, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, removal defense and any immigration proceedings. Direct representation encompasses the following tasks: conduct legal intake and screening, interview with clients, affiants, witness, experts, case managers, and others who can provide information or statement in furtherance of the client's immigration matters; draft, prepare and assemble relevant immigration petitions; conduct legal research; write memorandum of law, motions or briefs in support of applications and petitions filed before USCIS. Asylum Office. State, Immigration and federal Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office, EOIR, and other immigration agencies; prepare client for interviews or court hearings. Assist in preparing clients for court hearing and USCIS interviews, perform interpretations at USCIS, asylum office, and other interviews.</li></ul></li><li>
Case Management<ul><li>
Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Maintain a case status list and case service statistics for Cabrini Center and program funders. Participate in case reviews with Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney or Associate Legal Director as applicable. Maintain a minimum of 30-40 active cases. Keep abreast of new immigrations regulations and policies as they arise to better serve clients.</li></ul></li><li>
Meetings<ul><li>
Attendance and participation is mandatory in team meetings, Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Participate in calls and meetings organized by funders, city-wide advocacy groups, and local service providers when appropriate and helpful.</li></ul></li><li>
Contract Compliance<ul><li>
Comply with all contract requirements. Provide data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Provide accurate and timely monthly data, time logs, and reports for internal use, funder use, and other entity use. Participate in trainings, webinars, meetings, calls, etc. as required by funders.</li></ul></li><li>
Charla and Outreach<ul><li>
Participate in Charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations. Participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts (Spanish and English), particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law and remedies for survivors of crime, providing direct Information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum, deportation and other immigration relief.</li></ul></li><li>
Supervision<ul><li>
Provide supervision and direction to Legal Assistant, Paralegal and/or interns on a full range of legal services provided by the program.</li></ul></li><li>
Other<ul><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Director and Managing Attorneys such as assisting with in house meetings and trainings, coordinate with community partners, engage in coalition activities, participate in staff and agency retreats, assist with special events.</li></ul></li></ul>
The Expertise We're Looking For<ul><li>
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and membership in the State Bar of Texas; or take the earliest available bar exam and obtain license no later than one (1) year of employment date.&gt;</li><li>
Bilingual in Spanish in English.</li></ul>
The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More<ul><li>
Excellent legal research and legal writing skills</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills</li><li>
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously</li><li>
Knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office</li><li>
Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and sensitivity</li><li>
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information</li><li>
Experience working with low-income immigrant community</li></ul>
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
 
 
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.</div>

Cabrini | Staff Attorney - CVAP

<div>Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
The Staff Attorney (Family Visa Program) is responsible for providing direct legal representation to clients served by St Frances Cabrini Center for Legal Assistance in immigration matters. Legal representation includes entering an appearance as the attorney of record on matters and in proceedings before the USCIS, Asylum Office, State, federal and immigration courts, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, as well as appellate agencies such as the Administrative Appeals Office and Board of Immigration Appeals. The Staff Attorney also provides legal services in the form of community outreach and legal education, legal workshops, legal intake, legal research, individual legal representation as well as supervising caseworkers and/or law student interns. The Staff Attorney works under the direct supervision of Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney and/or Associate Legal Director. The Staff Attorney works as a team with the Legal Assistant/Paralegal and other Cabrini Center staff
What you Deliver
Legal Assistance<ul><li>
Provide legal assistance and direct representation to immigrant clients before the USCIS. Asylum Office or Immigration Court on matters such as family petition, removal of conditional status, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, removal defense and any immigration proceedings. Direct representation encompasses the following tasks: conduct legal intake and screening, interview with clients, affiants, witness, experts, case managers, and others who can provide information or statement in furtherance of the client's immigration matters; draft, prepare and assemble relevant immigration petitions; conduct legal research; write memorandum of law, motions or briefs in support of applications and petitions filed before USCIS. Asylum Office. State, Immigration and federal Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office, EOIR, and other immigration agencies; prepare client for interviews or court hearings. Assist in preparing clients for court hearing and USCIS interviews, perform interpretations at USCIS, asylum office, and other interviews.</li></ul>
Case Management<ul><li>
Maintain client physical and electronic files according to program requirements, including case notes, correspondence, filings, calendars, and dockets. Maintain a case status list and case service statistics for Cabrini Center and program funders. Participate in case reviews with Senior Attorney, Managing Attorney or Associate Legal Director as applicable. Maintain a minimum of 30-40 active cases. Keep abreast of new immigration regulations and policies as they arise to better serve clients.</li></ul>
Meetings<ul><li>
Attendance and participation is mandatory in team meetings, Cabrini staff meetings, and other agency meetings. Participate in calls and meetings organized by funders, city-wide advocacy groups, and local service providers when appropriate and helpful.</li></ul>
Contract Compliance<ul><li>
Comply with all contract requirements. Provide data and statistical information for grant, contract and other reporting purposes. Provide accurate and timely monthly data, time logs, and reports for internal use, funder use, and other entity use. Participate in trainings, webinars, meetings, calls, etc. as required by funders.</li></ul>
Charla and Outreach<ul><li>
Participate in Charlas by presenting and performing legal consultations. Participate in program and agency community legal education and outreach efforts (Spanish and English), particularly as they relate to issues of immigration law and remedies for survivors of crime, providing direct Information to prospective clients, attending information sessions on asylum, deportation and other immigration relief.</li></ul>
Supervision<ul><li>
Provide supervision and direction to Legal Assistant, Paralegal and/or interns on a full range of legal services provided by the program.</li></ul>
Other<ul><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Director and Managing Attorneys such as assisting with in house meetings and trainings, coordinate with community partners, engage in coalition activities, participate in staff and agency retreats, assist with special events.</li></ul>
The Expertise We're Looking For<ul><li>
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or have an active license from another U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible to waive into the State Bar of Texas within 12 months of hire</li><li>
Bilingual in English &amp; Spanish</li></ul>
The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More<ul><li>
Excellent legal research and legal writing skills</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills</li><li>
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously</li><li>
Knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office</li><li>
Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and sensitivity</li><li>
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information</li><li>
Experience working with low-income immigrant community</li></ul>
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements. 
 
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.</div>

Cabrini | Staff Attorney - FVP

Harris County District Attorney's Office

<div>Job Description:
<ul><li>The Harris County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office employs investigators who are licensed peace officers as defined in Chapter 2.12 of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure with a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE). These Investigators are assigned throughout the Office of the District Attorney.</li>
<li>All applicants must meet the Texas Commission Rules 221.1 and 221.3 (Intermediate, Advanced, or Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification Requirements).</li>
<li>District Attorney Investigators assist the prosecutorial staff in the preparation of criminal cases that occur in Harris County, conduct formal investigations, conduct investigations directly for the District Attorney, and assist law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis. Harris County District Attorney Investigators must be able to manage a substantial case load, serve subpoenas in an attempt to locate witnesses for trial, assist prosecutors with investigations and trial preparation, interview witnesses alongside a HCDAO Prosecutor, and write search warrant affidavits for evidence related to HCDAO case investigations.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>TCOLE Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification (preferred). Applicants coming from out-of-state or federal agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.</li>
<li>Proficient knowledge of applicable laws.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys.</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.</li>
<li>Honorable military discharge and/or training equivalent to two years or more of college education focusing on police science, criminology, or related field (preferred).</li>
<li>Criminal investigation experience (required).</li>
<li>Proficient knowledge of modern investigative techniques and legal processes (preferred).</li>
<li>Bilingual (preferred).</li>
</ul><ul><li>The investigator must live within 50 miles (G.P.S.) of the District Attorney&rsquo;s Office and be able to pass a background investigation, psychological exam (if necessary), and the firearms qualification course as prescribed in the Harris County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office Operations Manual.</li>
</ul>
Additionally, order an unopened credit report will need to be sent via mail to:
Link to request form - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/www.consumer.ftc.gov/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0093-annual-report-request-form.pdf
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the office. Assignments may require more than 40 hour workweeks and/or callouts.
Benefits:
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
<ul><li>Medical Coverage</li>
<li>Dental Coverage</li>
<li>Vision Coverage</li>
<li>Wellness Plan</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Long-term disability</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.</li>
<li>Eleven (11) county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan</li>
<li>Healthcare Reimbursement Account</li>
<li>457 Deferred Compensation Plan</li>
</ul>
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
<ul><li>Retirement pension (TCDRS)</li>
</ul>
Annual Salary Range with step incentives:
Entry Level $76,502.40 &ndash; Senior Investigator $112,528.00
Monthly Law Enforcement Incentive Pay:
Master TCOLE $500.00
Advanced TCOLE $285.00
Intermediate TCOLE $130.00
Monthly Education Incentive Pay:
Masters $375.00
Bachelors $265.00
Associates $110.00</div>

Investigator

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

<div>At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients' rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising EOIR Associate Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Houston Area. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals</li>
<li>Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests</li>
<li>Review immigration applications USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa</li>
<li>Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis</li>
<li>Manage team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations</li>
<li>Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
<li>Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload</li>
<li>Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications</li>
<li>Experience with Case Management Software is preferred</li>
</ul>
Here at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</div>

Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Thomas J. Henry Law

<div>
 
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 $120,000 + 10% Commission on Legal Fees
 
 
 
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 $15,000 Retention Bonus
 
 
 Join one of Texas' top law firms as a
 
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 We are a result-driven firm that values your growth and success. Named one of Glassdoor&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; nationwide, we offer unmatched career opportunities, leadership, and compensation.
 
 
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Litigation Associate Attorney $120,000 + Commission + Bonus

UNITY Systems

Title: Personal Injury Attorney &ndash; Houston, TexasLocation: Houston, TexasFulltime, Onsite Job description:A leading Houston law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to manage a high-volume caseload involving auto accidents, premises liability, and other injury matters. The role includes client representation from intake through trial, settlement negotiations, and courtroom advocacy.Requirements:<ul><li>JD &amp; active Texas Bar license</li><li>2+ years of PI litigation experience preferred</li><li>Strong trial, negotiation, and client communication skills</li></ul>We Offer: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, benefits, and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $104,868.59 - $202,207.34 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have a JD degree?</li><li>Do you have a Texas bar license?</li><li>How many years of experience do you have with personal injury?</li><li>What is your availability for a phone interview?</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

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