Immigration Attorney

Canto Legal Immigration Attorneys; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (Work remotely once a週

Friday half day off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Birthday off

Generous PTO, including vacation, sick

Anniversary bonus

Professional development support

Paid parking

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Canto Legal Immigration Attorneys is seeking a highly motivated Immigration Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This position focuses on removal defense before the Immigration Court and family-based immigration matters, with independence to manage cases and provide strategic guidance. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of immigration experience, a J.D.

and active U.S. bar, strong writing and advocacy skills, and fluency in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active U.S. bar membership.
• Minimum 2–3 years of immigration law experience with removal defense.
• Experience before EOIR and US immigration agencies.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and case management skills.
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal defense before the Immigration Court and EOIR.
• Prepare briefs, motions, and applications for filing with EOIR and USCIS.
• Manage removal defense matters from intake to resolution and client prep.
• Handle family-based immigration matters including adjustment of status and waivers.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Legal writing

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree and active U.S. bar membership

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: $3,500 IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

Pay: $85,000 - $110,000 annually (based on experience)

Why Join Canto Legal Immigration Attorneys?

Canto Legal Immigration Attorneys is seeking a highly motivated Immigration Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This position is ideal for an attorney with experience in removal defense who can independently manage cases, provide strategic legal guidance, and zealously advocate for clients facing removal proceedings before the Immigration Court while also handling family-based immigration matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent clients in removal defense proceedings before the Immigration Court and other immigration agencies. Meet with clients to evaluate their cases, advise them regarding available forms of immigration relief, and develop effective legal strategies tailored to each case. Prepare legal briefs, memorandums, motions, and applications for filing with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and other government agencies. Manage removal defense matters from initial consultation through final resolution, prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, and provide strong courtroom advocacy. Additionally, handle a variety of family-based immigration matters, including adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, VAWA, U visas, asylum, naturalization, and family petitions, ensuring accurate case preparation and exceptional client service throughout the legal process.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and active U.S. bar membership
• Minimum 2-3 years of immigration law experience, with a strong focus on removal defense proceedings
• Experience representing clients before the Immigration Court (EOIR)
• Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and case management skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and multiple priorities
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid schedule (Work remotely once a week!)
• Friday half day off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Birthday off
• Generous PTO, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Anniversary bonus
• Professional development support
• Paid parking
• Relocation Assistance

Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Towson, MD 21204