Associate Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense
About The Position
Konare Law is a removal defense law firm representing noncitizens in complex, high-pressure immigration removal defense proceedings. The Associate Immigration Attorney will handle an individual docket of removal defense cases from the start, with mentorship, firm infrastructure, and appellate support. This partner-track litigation position is intended for an attorney committed to immigration justice and deportation defense who wants to contribute to the growth of the practice. Over time, the attorney will cultivate referral relationships, contribute to firm visibility, and help shape the strategic direction of the immigration removal defense litigation practice. The firm offers a pathway to equity partnership for attorneys who demonstrate legal excellence and leadership in developing the firm.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in immigration removal defense, EOIR proceedings, or BIA appeals.
- Demonstrated courtroom or hearing experience in immigration removal court (EOIR), before Immigration Judges (IJ), the BIA, or federal court on removal defense matters.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in removal defense contexts.
- Personal or professional commitment to serving immigrant communities facing removal proceedings.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and readiness to grow with the firm.
Responsibilities
- Manage an individual docket of immigration removal defense cases.
- Advocate in immigration removal defense proceedings and handle related litigation.
- Cultivate referral relationships.
- Contribute to firm visibility and practice growth.
- Help shape the strategic direction of the immigration removal defense litigation practice.
Benefits
- Health insurance with 90% of premiums paid by the employer.
- Vision and dental coverage fully paid by the employer.
- Full short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with up to a 4% annual employer match.
- Weekly Friday team lunches.
- At least 10 paid holidays annually.
- Social team events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
