Associate Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense
About The Position
Konare Law is a removal defense law firm that represents noncitizens in complex immigration removal defense proceedings. As the firm scales its immigration removal defense practice in 2026, it is seeking a driven, strategic, and client-focused associate who sees this role as the beginning of a long-term leadership journey. This is a partner-track immigration removal defense litigation position for an attorney who excels in courtroom advocacy and legal analysis in removal defense proceedings, is deeply committed to immigration justice and deportation defense, and understands that a sustainable removal defense practice requires both excellence in representation and active engagement in firm growth. The associate will handle their own docket of immigration removal defense cases from day one, with mentorship, infrastructure, and appellate support. Over time, they will be expected to cultivate referral relationships, contribute to firm visibility, and help shape the strategic direction within the firm's immigration removal defense litigation practice.
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
- A personal or professional commitment to serving immigrant communities facing removal proceedings
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Responsibilities
- Handle own docket of immigration removal defense cases from day one.
- Cultivate referral relationships.
- Contribute to firm visibility.
- Help shape the strategic direction within the immigration removal defense litigation practice.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: 90% employer-paid premiums
- Vision & Dental: 100% employer-paid coverage
- Disability Insurance: Full coverage for short- and long-term disability
- 401(k): Up to 4% employer match annually
- Friday Lunches: Weekly team lunches
- Paid Holidays: At least 10 paid holidays annually
- Team Events: Social activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
