Associate Attorney

Job Description

Position Title : Associate Attorney – Removal Defense

Location : Houston, TX (On-site or Hybrid)

Compensation :

• $65,000 (Associate – primarily virtual)
• $80,000+ (Hybrid / in-office schedule)

Open to more senior candidates; compensation can adjust accordingly.

About the Firm

The Law Office of Shelle-Ann Simon is immigration firm that believes every client deserves compassionate, high-quality legal representation. The firm has an efficient virtual operations structure, with paralegal and case support teams. The culture is collaborative, mission-driven, and built on the belief that clients are more than case numbers.

The firm currently manages a large volume of affirmative immigration cases (family-based, humanitarian, naturalization, etc.). They are now expanding their removal defense practice, bringing these cases back in-house instead of referring them out.

If your passion is being in the courtroom advocating for clients, this is the role.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Removal Defense to take a lead role in immigration court representation (EOIR). This person will handle an active caseload, appear in court frequently, and help strengthen the firm’s removal defense practice.

The ideal candidate is :

Responsibilities

Primary Focus : Removal Defense / EOIR Work

Additional Responsibilities (as needed)

You will NOT :

Requirements

Preferred (but not required) :

Core Values & Traits

We are looking for someone who is :

Culture

Why This Firm