Lead Immigration Attorney – Humanitarian Immigration

About the role

Rehire is launching a new humanitarian immigration practice in Houston and seeks a Lead Immigration Attorney to head the practice. This senior role offers ownership of the legal practice and the chance to shape its growth from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s humanitarian immigration practice, focusing on removal defense, EOIR proceedings, asylum, VAWA, T‑Visas and related matters.
• Represent clients in immigration hearings, court proceedings and detention‑center visits, preparing and executing case strategies.
• Manage case intake, ensure accurate filings, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of documentation.
• Provide legal direction as the practice expands and help establish processes and best practices.

Required profile

• Active Texas law license with professional experience in U.S. immigration law.
• Strong client‑facing communication skills, empathy, and ability to manage complex, sensitive cases.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to build a practice from its early stages.
• Full‑time availability and readiness to travel to detention centers as needed.

Required skills

• Fluent Spanish for full‑language consultations and professional interactions.
• In‑depth knowledge of removal defense, EOIR proceedings, asylum, VAWA, and T‑Visa processes.