Senior Immigration Attorney: Removal Defense & Litigation

Community Law Group, PLLC / Abogados de la Comunidad; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical benefit contribution

Paid Time Off

Professional development support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Law Group in Tennessee seeks a Senior Immigration Attorney with 5–7 years of experience to lead removal defense and court litigation. This onsite, full-time role involves regularly appearing before Immigration Court and handling a broad range of humanitarian immigration matters.

You will draft motions, manage cases end-to-end, and mentor junior staff while delivering compassionate advocacy to immigrant families. Travel to hearings may be required.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–7 years of experience practicing immigration law.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Removal Defense and Immigration Court litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and motion practice skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and attend court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before Immigration Court (EOIR) and USCIS.
• Handle Master Calendar and Individual Hearings.
• Prepare and litigate a wide range of immigration matters, including asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, VAWA, U Visas, SIJS, and other humanitarian relief.
• Draft motions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents, while conducting legal research and developing case strategies.
• Manage cases from initial consultation through final resolution.
• Attend court hearings.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.

Skills

Active license to practice law in anyU

Job description

Community Law Group in Tennessee seeks a Senior Immigration Attorney with 5–7 years of experience to lead removal defense and court litigation. This onsite, full-time role involves regularly appearing before Immigration Court and handling a broad range of humanitarian immigration matters.

You will draft motions, manage cases end-to-end, and mentor junior staff while delivering compassionate advocacy to immigrant families. Travel to hearings may be required.