PT Behind-the-Scenes Removal Defense Attorney

Raleigh Immigration Law Firm • Remote

Posted 9 months ago

Description

Do you love everything about immigration court except working directly with clients and going to court?

Do you love legal research and writing, and finding creative arguments?

Have you handled at least twenty I-589 IHs, ten BHs, and five 42B IHs (Approximate or equivalent experience will be considered)?

If so, we're looking for you!

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the preparation of evidence packets for all types of cases in immigration court (primarily 589s, bonds, and 42Bs).
• Write briefs for removal cases.
• Strategize with other attorneys at the firm (and elsewhere) in a spirit of comradery and generosity, eager to teach and learn from each other.
• Continually improve your legal knowledge and stay abreast of relevant law and policy changes.
• Be as creative and zealous as ethically possible.

Qualifications

• You're exceptionally talented at legal research and persuasive writing.
• You like to think of yourself as a magician and artist behind the keyboard.
• You're morally opposed to our government's behavior toward immigrants.

Compensation

$160,000 (pro-rated)

About Raleigh Immigration Law Firm

If you're ready to take control of your time, your earnings, and your impact, email your resume in both PDF and original format to anam@raleighimmigration.org. In the body of your email (max 300 words), include:

• Paragraph 1: The 3 most important qualities someone working with people in removal proceedings must have—and why.
• Paragraph 2: Why you’re applying for this specific role.
• Final sentence: "I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions."

[LAST NAME in all caps] removal defense paralegal [ONE WORD that describes you in all caps]

Note: Applications that don’t follow these instructions will not be considered.

We’re excited to meet the next exceptional teammate who will help us change lives. Is that you?