Removal Defense Attorney Supervisor

C.R. Wannamaker Law•El Paso, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Removal Defense Supervisor oversees and supports a team of removal defense attorneys handling immigration matters before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and related agencies. This role focuses on legal supervision, mentorship, and case strategy to ensure high-quality representation for clients facing removal proceedings. This position does not supervise administrative or support staff; supervision is limited to attorneys. The position is based in El Paso, Texas, with an in-person presence strongly preferred; however, remote work may be considered for a highly qualified candidate with significant removal defense experience.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred, but not required)
Minimum of 3–5 years of immigration removal defense experience
Demonstrated experience appearing before Immigration Courts and/or the BIA
Strong knowledge of immigration law, procedures, and relief from removal
Strong legal analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to mentor, guide, and support attorneys
High level of professionalism, judgment, and emotional intelligence
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising or mentoring attorneys
Experience with detained removal defense cases
Spanish fluency strongly preferred; additional language skills a plus
Experience working with vulnerable or underserved populations

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of removal defense attorneys
Provide regular case review, legal guidance, and performance feedback to attorneys
Support attorney professional development through mentorship, training, and skills-building
Foster a collaborative, ethical, and trauma-informed legal practice environment
Assist with onboarding and training of new attorneys
Review and guide litigation strategy for complex removal defense cases, including detained and non-detained matters
Ensure high-quality preparation and filing of applications for relief, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, motions, and appeals
Support attorneys in preparing for individual hearings, bond hearings, and merits hearings
Identify legal issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards
Appear in Immigration Court, before the BIA, or with DHS as needed
Serve as a legal resource for evolving case law, policy changes, and procedural updates
Coordinate with external partners, community organizations, and stakeholders when appropriate
Assist in developing and maintaining legal best practices, templates, and internal protocols
Monitor attorney caseloads and deadlines to support effective case management and legal quality
Support reporting, quality control, and compliance requirements related to legal services