Immigration Attorney
About The Position
Community Law Group (CLG), known throughout Tennessee as "Abogados de la Comunidad," has proudly served immigrant communities since 2008. We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation, compassionate advocacy, and life-changing results for the individuals and families we serve. We are seeking a Senior Immigration Attorney with 5–7 years of experience practicing immigration law and a strong background in Removal Defense, Immigration Court Litigation, and Complex Immigration Matters to join our growing team. This position is primarily onsite, with regular appearances at Immigration Court hearings and related proceedings. If you are passionate about immigration advocacy, enjoy litigation, and want to work with a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5–7 years of experience practicing immigration law.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Removal Defense and Immigration Court litigation.
- Proven ability to independently represent clients in hearings before Immigration Judges.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and motion practice skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
- Strong analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel and attend court hearings.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience handling humanitarian and family-based immigration matters.
- Experience with appeals and federal court litigation.
- Knowledge of EOIR, USCIS, and ICE procedures.
- Strong commitment to serving immigrant and multicultural communities.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients before Immigration Court (EOIR) and USCIS.
- Handle Master Calendar and Individual Hearings.
- Prepare and litigate a wide range of immigration matters, including asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, VAWA, U Visas, SIJS, and other humanitarian relief.
- Draft motions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents, while conducting legal research and developing case strategies.
- Manage cases from initial consultation through final resolution.
- Attend court hearings.
- Build strong client relationships through clear communication and exceptional service.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000, based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Medical benefit contribution.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Support for professional development and continuing legal education.
- Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Meaningful work making a lasting impact on clients and communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
