Attorney - Litigation Practice Leader

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP is seeking a full-time partner-level Attorney for its federal court immigration litigation practice. The position focuses on challenging delayed or denied immigration petitions and handling complex removal matters before immigration courts.

The role reports to the Chairman and offers fully remote or hybrid work options across Washington, DC, Philadelphia, or New York offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bar admission to practice in the U.S.
• Minimum of 5 years of federal court litigation experience.
• Experience representing the federal government is welcomed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to travel for business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Review administrative records to develop legal bases for challenges to agency decisions.
• Provide legal research and analysis on immigration issues in federal court.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and litigation documents for filing with federal courts.
• Prepare and conduct arguments before federal judges.
• Oversee litigation docket and coordinate with other attorneys.
• Represent clients in complex removal proceedings involving investment-based migration.
• Present federal court litigation options to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with marketing for business development efforts.
• Develop deep understanding of client base and administrative law principles as applied to immigration.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues and support projects.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural issues and case processing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Attorney - Litigation Practice Leader

Full Time New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1071

Salary Range: $190,000.00 To $250,000.00 Annually

Title : Attorney – Litigation Practice Leader

Reports to: Chairman

Salary:$190,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience

Job Description:

We are looking for a full-time partner level Attorney for our federal court litigation practice. We assist clients by challenging delayed or denied petitions for immigration benefits in the federal courts and participate in impact litigation applying administrative law principles to immigration regulations. We also handle specific removal cases before immigration courts, normally involving highly complex issues for investors. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in federal court practice and a strong background in administrative law principles. Candidates with litigation experience on behalf of the federal government are welcome.

This position will report directly to the Chairman of the firm.

This position is open to fully remote or hybrid work in the Washington, DC, Philadelphia or New York offices.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Review administrative records of proceeding to develop legal basis for challenges to adverse agency decisions
• Provide legal research and analysis on immigration issues in federal court
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents for filing with federal courts
• Prepare and conduct arguments before federal judges
• Responsible for overseeing litigation docket and other litigation attorneys
• Represent clients in complex removal proceedings involving investment-based migration
• Present on federal court litigation options to internal and external audiences
• Work closely with the firm’s marketing manager on marketing and business development efforts
• Develop expert level understanding of your client base and administrative law principles as applied to immigration
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information and support client projects.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural issues and case processing

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Bar admission
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal court practice and a strong background in administrative law principles
• Candidates with litigation experience on behalf of the federal government are welcome.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a client-friendly focus
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities
• Ability to show initiative and work as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to attend networking conferences and travel for business development opportunities as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, family responsibilities, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.