Litigation Attorney

Job Details

Job Location

San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Secondary Job Location(s)

Remote (DC, VA) - Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Juris Doctor

Salary Range

$76491.00 - $112329.45 Salary / year

Travel Percentage

Occasional (25-50%)

Job Category

Legal Services

Description

Position Overview :

RAICES seeks a dedicated and mission-driven Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team to advance systemic change through impact litigation in immigration law. The Litigation Attorney will lead or support strategic federal litigation efforts at all phases-administrative, trial, and appellate-with a focus on protecting and advancing the rights of immigrant communities. This role requires a collaborative, strategic thinker who can balance litigation responsibilities with community engagement, supervision of legal support staff, and interdepartmental coordination.

Responsibilities :

Litigation and Case Management

• Lead or participate in litigation cases through all stages : pre-filing analysis, administrative processes, motion practice, trial proceedings, and appellate practice.
• Perform comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda in support of litigation strategies.
• Conduct discovery in appropriate cases, including by drafting and responding to discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, and managing evidence and exhibits.
• Conduct case assessments to evaluate litigation viability and determine the potential for impact litigation.
• Work in collaboration with co-counsel and coalition partners to identify and pursue litigation opportunities aligned with RAICES' mission.
• Coordinate litigation strategies and timelines with program staff, communications, and policy teams as needed.

Oversight and Technical Support

Administrative and Grant Compliance

Community Engagement and Representation

Client-Centered Advocacy

Other Duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Attributes :

Hybrid Work Plan

PLEASE NOTE : Employees are expected to live within the assigned geographic location to commute to and from the office or assigned on-site location(s) as business or client needs require.

RAICES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.