Hybrid Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense, Federal Litigation

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About the role

  • Immigration Attorney focusing on removal defense in immigration court for a leading full-service immigration law firm. Involves litigation, case ownership, and supervision of junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court
  • Draft and litigate motions to reopen, reconsider, terminate, and other post-order relief
  • Prepare and file appeals and briefs before the BIA
  • Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
  • Analyze records, including FOIA responses
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings
  • Supervise, mentor, and manage paralegals and law clerks
  • Oversee case preparation and workflow

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar license
  • Minimum 5 years of immigration law experience required
  • Minimum 3+ years of removal defense experience
  • Experience handling Master Calendar and Individual Hearings independently
  • Strong motion practice and appellate writing skills
  • Ability to manage litigation matters with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability or willingness to mentor and supervise junior staff
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and case strategy skills
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin preferred but not required.
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation, Growth Potential & Performance Incentives: base salary of $130,000 – $155,000
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • HSA options
  • Paid time off
  • Practical Flexibility for drafting, research, and case preparation
  • Professional development and clear career pathways
  • Opportunity to mentor and supervise paralegals and law clerks

Job title

Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense, Federal Litigation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$130,000 - $155,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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