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 firm is seeking an associate attorney for a partner-track litigation role as it scales its removal defense practice in 2026. The position is intended for an attorney interested in a long-term leadership journey and in helping build the firm’s removal defense practice. The attorney will manage an individual docket of immigration removal defense cases from the start, with mentorship, firm infrastructure, and appellate support. The role combines courtroom advocacy and legal analysis with active engagement in firm growth. Over time, the attorney will be expected to cultivate referral relationships, contribute to the firm’s visibility, and help shape the strategic direction of its 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 willingness to grow with the firm.
Responsibilities
- Handle an individual docket of immigration removal defense cases.
- Conduct courtroom advocacy and legal analysis in removal defense proceedings.
- Cultivate referral relationships over time.
- Contribute to the firm’s visibility.
- Help shape the strategic direction of the firm’s removal defense litigation practice.
- Contribute to the development and growth of the removal defense practice.
Benefits
- Health insurance with 90% of premiums employer-paid.
- Vision and dental coverage with 100% of coverage employer-paid.
- Full short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with up to a 4% annual employer match.
- Weekly team lunches.
- At least 10 paid holidays annually.
- Social activities and 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
