Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
Manage a caseload of immigration cases, ranging from routine to highly complex.
Develop and execute legal strategies tailored to each client’s immigration situation.
Prepare and file petitions, applications, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence.
Appear at court and agency proceedings, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, bond hearings, and USCIS interviews.
Draft legal arguments, affidavits, motions, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law and procedure.
Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure legal quality and compliance.
Lead complex removal defense cases, including matters involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges (Additional Responsibilities for More Experienced Attorneys).
Handle advanced litigation and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Act as lead counsel and final decision-maker in high-stakes court and agency appearances.
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on litigation strategy, best practices, and legal quality standards.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience handling U.S. immigration matters before USCIS and/or EOIR.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to manage deadlines and caseloads in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to ethical standards and client-centered representation.
Significant experience in removal/deportation defense and EOIR litigation (Preferred).
Experience with BIA appeals and complex waivers (I-601 / I-212).