Removal Defense Attorney

Overview

Preferred

Location:

Atlanta, GA or nearby cities (with ability to travel for court appearances)

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Touching People. Changing Lives.

At The Chidolue Law Firm, PLLC
, immigration law is more than a practice—it’s a calling. Every case represents a family, a future, and a belief in what America can be. We are seeking a seasoned Removal Defense Attorney ready to step into complex litigation and make a meaningful impact.

This firm is not the right fit for everyone.

If our mission, values, and beliefs do not strongly resonate with you, we respectfully encourage you not to apply.

• Relatable: Compassionate, respectful, and human-centered
• Integrity: Ethical, trustworthy, and principled
• Client Focus: Safe, confidential, and client-first representation

• No human is illegal
• Immigrants are the backbone of America
• Every immigrant deserves the opportunity to plead their case
• The American Dream is possible for all

This is a mission-critical position within our removal defense practice. We need an attorney who can independently represent and manage high-stakes matters from strategy to courtroom advocacy.

This is not a training role
. We are seeking a confident, courtroom-ready professional who brings depth, judgment, and precision to every case and has at least 15–20 Individual Calendar Hearings under their belt.

You’re a Strong Fit If You:

• Consider Removal Defense your core area of expertise
• Have at least 3 years of hands-on removal defense experience as primary counsel
• Perform well under courtroom pressure and manage stress effectively
• Take ownership of cases and follow through with excellence
• Deliver exceptional client service — you do what you say, when you say
• Keep thorough, organized case notes and documentation
• Are highly skilled in legal research, persuasive writing, and oral advocacy
• Can mentor and collaborate with support staff
• Are aligned with our mission of Touching People, Changing Lives

This Role Is Not a Fit If:

• You need foundational training in removal defense
• You have handled fewer than 15–20 Individual Calendar Hearings as primary attorney

• Courtroom & Legal Advocacy
• Represent clients before EOIR and USCIS
• Handle asylum, cancellation of removal, bond hearings, and other relief
• Conduct Master Calendar and Individual Calendar Hearings
• Draft and file motions, briefs, and legal memoranda, including Bond and Habeas motions
• Prepare and submit appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals
• Work with country conditions experts and develop evidentiary records
• Communicate professionally with ICE, DHS, and EOIR

• Client Service
• Conduct in-depth client interviews and case evaluations
• Develop clear, strategic, and realistic case plans
• Maintain compassionate, timely, and transparent client communication
• Ensure accurate case management and documentation
• Follow internal systems and quality-control processes

Must-Have Qualifications

• Active U.S. law license in good standing
• Minimum 3 years of removal defense attorney experience
• At least 15–20 Individual Calendar Hearings
  , particularly asylum-focused
• Demonstrated success in contested removal cases
• Experience drafting and filing BIA appeals
• Strong litigation skills and courtroom presence
• Ability to self-manage in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working with legal teams
• Preferred to be based in Atlanta, GA or nearby
  , with flexibility to travel for court appearances when required

• Fluency in English is required
• Experience in high-volume immigration practices
• Familiarity with VAWA, U visas, T visas, or other humanitarian relief

• Meaningful, client-centered work with real impact
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to grow with a firm committed to excellence and service
• A mission you can stand behind —
  Touching People. Changing Lives.