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 manage an independent docket of removal defense cases from the outset, supported by mentorship, firm infrastructure, paralegals, research assistants, and appellate support. The role includes litigation and advocacy in removal proceedings, and offers a pathway to equity partnership for attorneys who demonstrate legal excellence and leadership in developing the firm. As the practice grows, the attorney will also cultivate referral relationships, contribute to the firm’s visibility, and help shape its strategic direction. The firm focuses exclusively on immigration removal and deportation defense, rather than family petitions or visas.
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 contribute to the firm’s growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage a personal docket of immigration removal defense cases.
- Represent clients in removal defense proceedings and related litigation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy in removal defense matters.
- Appear in immigration court, before the BIA, or in federal court on removal defense matters, as applicable.
- Cultivate referral relationships and contribute to the firm’s visibility.
- Help shape the strategic direction and development of the firm’s removal defense practice.
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid health insurance premiums.
- 100% employer-paid vision and dental coverage.
- 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
