Peek Law Group PLLC

Job Description Job Description Peek Law Group is an established 20+ year Austin firm specializing in Criminal Defense and Immigration law. We are a values-driven team with a family atmosphere, and cultural fit is essential to us. We're looking for a motivated and compassionate attorney who is passionate about justice, committed to advocacy excellence, and driven to make a lasting difference in our clients' lives. We are hiring a Removal Defense Immigration Attorney in our Austin or San Antonio office. As one of the most active criminal defense and immigration firms in Central Texas, we are on the leading edge of litigation and strive for outstanding results. Role Overview: You will represent clients in removal and deportation proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, handling cases involving cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and bond hearings. You will work with both detained and non-detained clients and serve as a skilled advocate at every stage of their case. Key Responsibilities: Represent both detained and non-detained clients in immigration removal proceedings, including cases related to cancellation of removal, asylum, and bond hearings. Conduct legal research, draft motions, and engage in courtroom advocacy. Implement department policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and service quality. Maintain communication with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring compassionate and effective representation. Regular travel to jails, immigration courts, and detention centers in Central Texas to support client representation. Qualifications: Language: MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Experience: 1-5 years of experience as an immigration attorney with a focus on removal defense. Education & Licensing: JD degree from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law in any U.S. state; Texas Bar preferred but not required. Skills: Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced environment. EOIR Experience: Direct EOIR courtroom experience required, with demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from intake through hearing. Other Requirements: Valid driver's license for necessary travel within Central Texas. Preferred Experience: Prior experience handling cases with criminal history intersections or complex relief applications (e.g., asylum, CAT, withholding) is a plus. Experience with VAWA, U-visa, or other humanitarian relief forms is a plus. Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000 based on experience, plus annual performance bonus. Location: Austin, TX (hybrid - 60% in office/40% remote) San Antonio, TX (hybrid - 60% in office/40% remote) Our Mission Statement: "Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration." Our Core Values Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.

Job Description Job Description Peek Law Group is an established 20+ year Austin firm specializing in Criminal Defense and Immigration law. We are a values-driven team with a family atmosphere, and cultural fit is essential to us. We're looking for a motivated and compassionate attorney who is passionate about justice, committed to advocacy excellence, and driven to make a lasting difference in our clients' lives. We are hiring a Removal Defense Immigration Attorney in our Austin or San Antonio office. As one of the most active criminal defense and immigration firms in Central Texas, we are on the leading edge of litigation and strive for outstanding results. Role Overview: You will represent clients in removal and deportation proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, handling cases involving cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and bond hearings. You will work with both detained and non-detained clients and serve as a skilled advocate at every stage of their case. Key Responsibilities: Represent both detained and non-detained clients in immigration removal proceedings, including cases related to cancellation of removal, asylum, and bond hearings. Conduct legal research, draft motions, and engage in courtroom advocacy. Implement department policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and service quality. Maintain communication with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring compassionate and effective representation. Regular travel to jails, immigration courts, and detention centers in Central Texas to support client representation. Qualifications: Language: MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Experience: 1-5 years of experience as an immigration attorney with a focus on removal defense. Education & Licensing: JD degree from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law in any U.S. state; Texas Bar preferred but not required. Skills: Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced environment. EOIR Experience: Direct EOIR courtroom experience required, with demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from intake through hearing. Other Requirements: Valid driver's license for necessary travel within Central Texas. Preferred Experience: Prior experience handling cases with criminal history intersections or complex relief applications (e.g., asylum, CAT, withholding) is a plus. Experience with VAWA, U-visa, or other humanitarian relief forms is a plus. Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000 based on experience, plus annual performance bonus. Location: Austin, TX (hybrid - 60% in office/40% remote) San Antonio, TX (hybrid - 60% in office/40% remote) Our Mission Statement: "Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration." Our Core Values Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.