Immigration Attorney

Talently; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking an experienced immigration attorney for a high-volume practice in New York. The role focuses on removal defense and family-based immigration matters in immigration court, with opportunities to deepen courtroom expertise and provide thoughtful advocacy.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attorneys and support staff dedicated to strong client service and meaningful impact on clients facing deportation.

Qualifications

• At least 3–4 years of immigration law experience with substantial courtroom practice.
• Experience handling master calendar and individual hearings.
• Strong knowledge of asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers and complex inadmissibility issues.
• Excellent research, writing, and brief-drafting skills; motions experience.
• Ability to advocate effectively in high-stakes proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in EOIR removal proceedings, including hearings.
• Prepare and file motions, applications for relief, and briefs for asylum, cancellation and waivers.
• Handle appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts where qualified.
• Communicate clearly with clients facing deportation and complex legal challenges.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Courtroom practice

Master calendar hearings

Asylum and waivers

Legal research & writing

Bar admission

Client advocacy

Job description

Location: Hybrid - New York, New York, United States

Skills: Removal Defense & Immigration Court Litigation (EOIR), Asylum, Cancellation of Removal & Waiver Cases, Motions, Legal Brief Writing & BIA Appeals, Client Advocacy & High-Volume Case Management

About the Legal Services Company / The Opportunity:

Join a high-volume legal services practice handling complex removal defense and family-based immigration matters. This litigation-focused opportunity offers an experienced attorney the chance to represent clients in immigration court, deepen courtroom expertise, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attorneys and support teams committed to thoughtful advocacy and strong client service.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in EOIR removal proceedings, including master calendar and individual hearings.
• Prepare and file motions, applications for relief, and legal briefs involving asylum, withholding of removal, CAT protection, cancellation of removal, and waivers.
• Handle appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and, where qualified, federal courts.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients facing deportation and other complex legal challenges.
• Manage filings and appearances before USCIS, EOIR, ICE, and the BIA.
• Coordinate with intake staff, paralegals, and fellow attorneys to develop case strategies and meet filing deadlines.
• Support related family-based immigration matters, including petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing.

Must-Have Skills:

• At least 3–4 years of immigration law experience, including substantial courtroom practice.
• Demonstrated experience handling master calendar and individual hearings.
• Strong working knowledge of asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, and complex inadmissibility issues.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and brief-drafting skills, with experience preparing motions.
• Ability to think quickly and advocate effectively in high-stakes proceedings.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Strong client advocacy, communication, and high-volume case management skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with BIA appeals and federal court litigation.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Knowledge of family-based immigration, including I-130 petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing.
• Experience handling complex immigration matters across multiple agencies and jurisdictions.