Contract Immigration Attorney (Houston)

About the Nigerian Center

The Nigerian Center is a national civic institution advancing social justice, culture, and opportunity. The Center is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services through accredited representatives and attorneys. As we expand our legal services footprint to Houston, we seek a mission-aligned contract immigration attorney to support direct representation, legal supervision, and program development for immigrant communities.

Overview
The Contract Immigration Attorney will provide direct immigration legal services to low-income and underserved clients, support legal clinics, and collaborate with DOJ-accredited representatives and partner organizations. The attorney will handle a range of humanitarian and family-based immigration matters and help ensure compliance with EOIR Recognition & Accreditation program standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in flexible, community-based practice and building a growing legal services program in Houston serving African diaspora and broader immigrant communities.

Duties

  • Provide legal consultations, screenings, and full-scope representation in immigration matters

  • Handle family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization applications

  • Support asylum, humanitarian relief, TPS, DACA, and related immigration filings

  • Provide removal defense services where contracted and qualified

  • Prepare and review applications, affidavits, and legal filings

  • Represent clients before USCIS and, where applicable, EOIR immigration courts

  • Conduct case strategy meetings and maintain accurate case files and documentation

  • Provide legal supervision or mentorship to DOJ-accredited representatives and legal staff

  • Support legal clinics, Know-Your-Rights workshops, and community outreach efforts

  • Ensure compliance with EOIR program requirements, state bar rules, and ethical standards

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Active bar membership in good standing

  • Minimum 2–5 years of immigration law experience

  • Demonstrated experience with USCIS filings and client representation

  • Experience working with nonprofit or low-income clients preferred

  • Strong cultural competency and commitment to immigrant communities

  • Ability to work independently in a contract role

Work Structure

  • Flexible contract arrangement (hourly, retainer, or per-case)

  • Hybrid: with periodic in-person clinics in Houston

  • Evening or weekend clinics may be required occasionally

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume or CV

  • Cover letter

  • Bar membership information

Send applications to: info@nigeriancenter.org
Subject line: Contract Immigration Attorney – Houston

Work Location: In person, Houston Texas