Remote Litigation Practice Leader – Federal Courts

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP seeks a partner-level Attorney for its federal court immigration litigation practice in a full-time role. You will challenge delayed or denied petitions and handle complex removal cases.

The position reports to the Chairman and offers remote or hybrid work with offices in Washington DC, Philadelphia or New York. A minimum of five years in federal court practice is required.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team player

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

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

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP seeks a partner-level Attorney for its federal court immigration litigation practice in a full-time role. You will challenge delayed or denied petitions and handle complex removal cases.

The position reports to the Chairman and offers remote or hybrid work with offices in Washington DC, Philadelphia or New York. A minimum of five years in federal court practice is required.