Federal Immigration Litigation Attorney — In‑Person

Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & Dental coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Friday lunches

Paid holidays

Team events

Job summary

Konare Law in the United States seeks an attorney with 2–4 years of substantive federal civil litigation experience to manage cases, write persuasive briefs, and exercise sound judgment under demanding deadlines. The practice includes challenges to unlawful immigration detention, agency delay, and reviewable agency decisions.

The attorney will receive supervision and immigration-specific training, with an opportunity to assume increasing responsibility and develop into a practice leadership

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. bar in good standing required.
• Admission to at least one federal district court.
• Ability to obtain pro hac vice authorization where required.
• 2–4 years of substantive federal civil litigation experience including drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate immigration detention challenges under related statutes.
• Develop constitutional and statutory challenges and pursue mandamus/APA actions.
• Coordinate with appellate attorneys on reviews and emergency applications.
• Manage case lifecycle from pleadings to settlement discussions.
• Maintain client communications and accurate case records.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Deadline management

Education

J.D. and an active U.S. jurisdiction bar license in good standing

Admission to at least one federal district court

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Job description

Konare Law in the United States seeks an attorney with 2–4 years of substantive federal civil litigation experience to manage cases, write persuasive briefs, and exercise sound judgment under demanding deadlines. The practice includes challenges to unlawful immigration detention, agency delay, and reviewable agency decisions.

The attorney will receive supervision and immigration-specific training, with an opportunity to assume increasing responsibility and develop into a practice leadership