Federal Immigration Attorney - Hybrid Litigation Focus

Protouch Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare + vision

401(k) match

Parental leave (36 weeks)

Paid time off (vacation/ holidays/ PTO

Volunteer time off

Religious day

Hybrid/remote work option

Job summary

Protouch Staffing invites applications for an Immigration Attorney - Federal Litigation to manage a diverse caseload and provide high-quality representation to individuals, families, and businesses navigating U.S. immigration matters.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, service-focused, and capable of managing multiple cases and strict deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A JD, bar admission, and 1–3 years of immigration experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of experience in immigration law.
• Bar admission to a State Bar is required.
• Strong knowledge of immigration statutes, regulations and procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical and research skills.
• Exceptional communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with immigration case management systems; PACER/ECF familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, government agencies, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, DOJ/OIL, courts, corporations, and other law firms.
• Draft complex complaints and petitions in immigration-related federal litigation (habeas, APA, mandamus, PFR).
• Organize and schedule cases based on priority and deadlines.
• Handle cases from inception to completion within stipulated time frames.
• Review and approve documents and filings for accuracy.
• Conduct client consultations and develop case strategies.
• Maintain client communications with updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure filings are accurate.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with immigration laws and policies.
• Manage deadlines and milestones using case management software.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Research skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

PACER/ECF

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Protouch Staffing invites applications for an Immigration Attorney - Federal Litigation to manage a diverse caseload and provide high-quality representation to individuals, families, and businesses navigating U.S. immigration matters.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, service-focused, and capable of managing multiple cases and strict deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A JD, bar admission, and 1–3 years of immigration experience are required.