Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

Confidential; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential, a family-based immigration law firm, seeks a Removal Defense Attorney to represent clients in removal proceedings and related humanitarian and family-based cases. The role offers a collaborative environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

You will handle asylum filings, motions, and appeals, and work closely with paralegals and senior attorneys to build strong records. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a J.D. and active bar license.
• 2–4 years immigration law experience.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented; committed to immigrant rights.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before EOIR, including master and individual hearings.
• Prepare and file asylum, cancellation of removal, motions, and appeals.
• Collaborate with paralegals and senior attorneys to prepare strong factual and legal records.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients in Spanish and English.
• Conduct legal research, draft briefs and memoranda, and develop litigation strategies.
• Participate in training and case strategy sessions.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Legal research

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Removal Defense Attorney

About Us

We are a family-based immigration law firm dedicated to serving immigrant communities with compassion, excellence, and advocacy. Our practice specializes in humanitarian relief, including VAWA self-petitions, T visas, and U visas, while also defending immigrant rights through cutting-edge federal litigation. We believe in combining strategic courtroom advocacy with client-centered representation to rebuke injustices and hold government agencies accountable.

Position Overview

The Removal Defense Attorney will represent clients in removal proceedings and related humanitarian and family-based cases. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney ready to deepen courtroom experience and grow within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before EOIR, including master and individual hearings.
• Prepare and file asylum, cancellation of removal, motions, and appeals.
• Collaborate with paralegals and senior attorneys to prepare strong factual and legal records.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients in Spanish and English.
• Conduct legal research, draft briefs and memoranda, and develop litigation strategies.
• Participate in training and case strategy sessions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar license in good standing (any state).
• 2–4 years of immigration law experience, including removal defense or humanitarian cases.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to immigrant rights.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities in a mission-driven firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person