Description:

Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP is hiring an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our removal defense practice in San Diego. This is a role for a litigator at heart—someone who loves being in Immigration Court and thrives on every stage of defending clients, from the first master calendar hearing through individual merits hearings and appeals. If you find real purpose in advocating for immigrants facing removal, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities:

Serve as Attorney Team Lead for our removal defense practice, including supervising and mentoring more junior attorneys.
Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court (EOIR), including master calendar, individual merits hearings, and bond hearings.
Represent clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Practice before the Federal District Court on petitions for writs of habeas corpus, writs of mandamus, and Administrative Procedure Act (APA) actions.
Prepare and file persuasive briefs, motions, and applications for relief.
Develop case strategies and guide clients through every stage of the removal defense process.
Communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients regarding their cases.
Stay current on evolving immigration law and court procedures.
Teach in-house seminars relevant to removal defense issues.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and admission to a state bar in good standing.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience practicing in Immigration Court, with a strong removal defense track record.
A genuine passion for litigation and the courtroom.
Fluency in Spanish (required).
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Experience mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals.

Why Join Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP

Work with the best. Join a leading, award-winning immigration law firm and practice alongside our firm founder, a renowned immigration attorney.
A supportive environment. We invest in our people and our workplace culture, including a dedicated meditation room to help you recharge.
Family-friendly. We understand that our team members have lives outside the office, and we support a healthy work-life balance.
Advocates at heart. Our firm is driven by a genuine commitment to defending our clients and standing up for immigrants' rights.
Compensation. Salary of $105,000– $120,000 per year, depending on experience. If your experience level is significantly higher, the maximum compensation may rise.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a legal writing sample through Indeed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.