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About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Removal Defense Immigration Attorney with strong experience representing noncitizens in immigration court. This is a litigation-heavy role, ideal for someone who thrives in court and wants to build on a solid foundation of removal defense and family-based immigration experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in removal proceedings before EOIR, including master calendar and individual hearings.
- Prepare and file motions, applications for relief, and legal briefs (including cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding, CAT, and waivers).
- Handle appeals to the BIA and, if qualified, to federal courts.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients facing deportation and complex legal challenges.
- Manage filings and appearances with USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and the BIA.
- Collaborate with intake, paralegals, and fellow attorneys to develop strategies and ensure timely filings.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–4 years of experience practicing immigration law, with substantial courtroom experience.
- Demonstrated success handling master and individual hearings, particularly in asylum, cancellation of removal, and waivers.
- Strong legal writing skills and the ability to think on your feet in high-stakes situations.
- Knowledge of family-based immigration matters such as I-130s, adjustment of status, and consular processing.
- BIA and federal court experience a plus.
- Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state; New York Bar preferred.
- Successfully handled master calendar hearings, individual hearings, motions to reopen and terminate, and BIA appeals.
- Experience with asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, and complex inadmissibility issues is required.
- Federal litigation experience is a plus but not required.
Skills
- Removal defense
- Family-based immigration
- Immigration court representation
- Master calendar hearings
- Individual hearings
- Motions to reopen and terminate
- BIA appeals
- Asylum
- Cancellation of removal
- Waivers
- Complex inadmissibility issues
- Federal litigation
- Legal writing
- Client communication
- Case management
- Legal strategy development
- I-130 filings
- Adjustment of status
- Consular processing
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-4 years of experience practicing immigration law
- Seasoned
Education Level
- Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state
About the Company
- High-volume immigration law firm headquartered in New York City.
- Known for taking on complex deportation and family-based immigration matters across all 50 states.
- Team is built on deep legal experience, a passion for helping immigrants, and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Offers a fast-paced, supportive environment where immigration attorneys can sharpen their courtroom skills, expand their knowledge, and make a lasting difference.