Senior Associate Attorney Removal and USCIS

BCG Attorney Search; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee)

Dental

Vision

401K with 4% match

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance up to 500K

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Group Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Telemedicine

Mental Health assistance

3 weeks accrued PTO

$75 monthly health/wellness reimburse

CLE/Bar dues reimbursement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Senior Associate Attorney specializing in removal and USCIS to join its Irving, TX team. The role requires leading complex immigration cases and providing strategic guidance to junior attorneys.

You will lead deportation defense, appear before EOIR and USCIS, and drive litigation strategies in high-stakes matters while mentoring associates and collaborating with the Managing Attorney on firm-wide strategy.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• 7+ years of U.S. immigration law experience, focusing on removal defense and complex litigation.
• Strong experience before EOIR and USCIS; advanced writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead deportation/removal defense and complex immigration litigation.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and BIA in high-stakes matters.
• Develop and execute strategies for cases involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
• Act as lead attorney and final decision-maker in critical court and agency appearances.
• Provide advanced guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals; collaborate on litigation strategy.

Skills

Advanced legal writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview A law firm seeks a highly skilled Senior Associate Attorney specializing in Removal and USCIS to join their dynamic legal team in Irving, TX. This full-time role involves leading complex immigration cases and providing strategic guidance to junior attorneys.

Duties

• Lead and manage complex deportation/removal defense and advanced immigration litigation cases.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the Board of Immigration Appeals in high-stakes matters.
• Develop and execute legal strategies for cases involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
• Act as lead attorney and final decision-maker in critical court and agency appearances.
• Provide advanced guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on firm-wide litigation strategy and best practices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• At least 7 years of extensive experience in U.S. immigration law, focusing on deportation/removal defense and complex litigation.
• Experience with BIA appeals, complex waivers, and cases involving criminal or fraud-related issues.
• Strong experience appearing before EOIR and USCIS.
• Advanced legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a highly complex caseload and provide strategic legal leadership.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional responsibility.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in good standing.

Skills

• Advanced legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a highly complex caseload.
• Strategic legal leadership.

Benefits

• Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with 4% match
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance up to 500K
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
• Mental Health assistance (all employees and dependents)
• 3 weeks accrued PTO
• $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement
• Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees