Senior Immigration Lawyer

Do you have a successful track record representing clients and would like to mentor the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, especially drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward success.

If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.

• Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses
• Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels
• EOIR/Removal Defense
  • Represent clients before EOIR in the master calendar and individual hearings.
  • Develop and execute case strategies for removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and motions to reopen/terminate.
  • Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal memoranda for EOIR, BIA, and federal courts when appropriate.
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, ensuring they are confident and well-supported.
  • Conduct legal and country conditions research to strengthen litigation strategy.
• USCIS Matters
  • Represent clients before USCIS in interviews and filings, including adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, T visas), and asylum.
  • Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets with paralegal support.
  • Attend USCIS interviews and advocate for clients before officers.
  • Advise clients on USCIS processes, timelines, and strategic paths to relief.
• General Responsibilities
  • Supervise and collaborate with paralegals in preparing filings, exhibits, and case packets.
  • Provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance to clients navigating complex immigration challenges.
  • Stay up to date on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies that impact both EOIR and USCIS practice.

• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations
• Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with exposure to both EOIR litigation and USCIS practice.>
• Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in courtroom and interview settings.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian preferred but not required).
• Deep commitment to immigrant rights and passion for fighting for clients under threat of removal.

$90,000 - $150,000 yearly