Company or Organization:
Houston Legal Aid Center
Location:
Houston, Texas
About Us:
Houston Legal Aid Center (HLAC) is a Christ-centered legal ministry dedicated to providing
compassionate and high-quality legal services to vulnerable communities. Since 2017, we have
maintained a deeply rooted presence at the Faith Center, located in one of the nation’s key refugee hubs.
Our longstanding partnerships with local churches have created fertile ground for outreach, advocacy, and
gospel-centered impact.
Position Summary:
HLAC is seeking a full-time or part-time Licensed Immigration Attorney to lead and expand our
immigration legal ministry at Faith Center. This role requires a visionary legal advocate who is passionate
about both legal justice and the Gospel, and who sees the Faith Center as a mission base for Christ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality immigration legal services to clients, including consultations, legal
representation, and case management.
• Develop and expand the immigration program at Faith Center in collaboration with HLAC
leadership and local church partners.
• Engage and mobilize churches and church plants in the Houston area to participate in outreach
and support services.
• Conduct legal research and draft immigration documents with excellence and accuracy.
• Build and sustain relationships with community partners, donors, and potential funders to support
and grow the work financially.
• Represent HLAC’s mission by integrating faith into service, praying with clients, and actively
sharing the gospel where appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in any U.S.
jurisdiction (Texas licensure not required).
• Authorized and eligible to practice immigration law under federal guidelines.
• Passionate about ministry and called to use legal training as a tool for the gospel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other refugee languages) strongly preferred.
• Highly self-motivated with initiative to build and lead programs.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, ministry-centered environment.
• Strong online research and document drafting skills.
• Willingness to develop or apply fundraising skills to support the program and its growth.
Why Faith Center?
The Faith Center is a unique ministry platform with tremendous potential. With a strong foundation and
trusted reputation in the refugee community, the right candidate will have an opportunity to make an
outsized impact—both legally and spiritually. We’re looking for someone who is ready to build, minister,
and lead with vision.
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Benefits (Full-Time Only): Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
P.O. Box 2738
Cypress, TX 77410-2738
Tel. (713) 283-8819
[email protected]
www.houstonlegalaid.org
Location:
Houston, Texas