Description:
Job Overview:We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Removal defense Attorney to join our team. The Removal Attorney will represent clients in removal proceedings and related immigration matters before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and relevant U.S. immigration agencies. The role requires managing a full caseload, maintaining direct client contact, and collaborating with the legal team to develop strategic, compassionate, and culturally sensitive legal representation. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal issues and develop defense strategies tailored to individual cases.
- Identify avenues for relief and stay of removal based on immigration and criminal law intersections.
- Conduct thorough legal research on immigration statutes, regulations, case law, and evolving policies.
- Draft legal briefs, motions, affidavits, and supporting documents for submission to immigration court, BIA, and other immigration agencies.
- Present legal arguments, evidence, and witness testimony in support of relief from removal.
- Advocate for various forms of relief, including asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and waivers.
- Meet clients at various detention centers for case strategy assessment and or client testimony questioning.
- Represent clients before ICE, EOIR, and BIA in person and or via video.
- Represent clients during USCIS interviews, as needed.
- Monitor clients' status and maintain clear, empathetic communication with clients.
Requirements:
- Education: Legal degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with a strong focus on removal defense.
- Skills: Full professional fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written), Strong legal writing and oral advocacy, experience with EOIR systems and USCIS processes, excellent organizational skills.
- Bar: licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
- Other: Willingness to travel.
Work Environment:
This position is primarily remote. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Technology is used extensively in our practice. Training is provided, but you will be required to adapt to the new and changing technology.
