Attorney - Removal Defense

Title : Attorney - Removal Defense Reports to : Litigation Practice Leader Salary: $145,000 - $180,000, commensurate with experience Job Description: We are looking for a full-time Attorney for our complex removal practice. We represent clients in removal proceedings before the immigration courts, defending against removal and pursuing relief from removal, normally involving highly complex issues for investors. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in removal proceedings before the immigration courts and a solid foundation in immigration law and litigation practice. Candidates with removal litigation experience on behalf of the federal government are welcome. This position will report directly to the Litigation Practice Leader This position is open to fully remote or hybrid work in Washington, DC, Philadelphia or New York offices. Duties include, but not limited to: Represent clients in removal proceedings before the immigration courts, including master calendar and individual merits hearings Review charging documents, administrative records and evidence to evaluate removability and help develop case strategy, including defenses and available forms of relief Provide legal research and analysis on immigration issues arising in removal proceedings, especially for investment and employment based cases Draft pleadings, motions, applications for relief and briefs for filing with the immigration courts Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony, and condu