Senior Immigration Litigation Attorney — Seattle (In-Person)

EHSAN LAW, PLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ehsan Law, PLLC in the Seattle area seeks an experienced immigration litigator to lead removal-defense and immigration-litigation matters, with substantial ownership of strategy, filings, and client advocacy. This role requires actual courtroom experience before EOIR, including Master Calendar and Individual Hearings, and regular in-person appearances in Seattle/Tacoma.

You will work with a team of legal assistants and support staff on complex federal and appellate matters, including BIA and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in a U.S. state bar.
• At least three years of substantial U.S. immigration-law experience, with significant removal-defense experience.
• Actual courtroom experience before EOIR, including independently handling Individual Hearings or merits hearings.
• Experience developing removal-defense case strategy, preparing witnesses and evidence, and drafting substantive motions and legal briefs.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, oral-advocacy, and professional-judgment skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters, competing deadlines, and a substantial caseload while effectively using support staff.
• Ability and willingness to regularly appear in person in Seattle, Tacoma, and other Washington locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage removal-defense matters from initial strategy through final hearing, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, and related motions practice.
• Represent detained and non-detained clients in bond proceedings, asylum, withholding of removal, CAT, and other forms of relief before EOIR.
• Develop case strategy, prepare witnesses, review evidence, and draft motions, briefs, declarations, and other substantive filings.
• Handle or assist with federal immigration litigation, including habeas corpus and mandamus matters in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
• Prepare BIA appeals, motions to reopen or reconsider, motions to remand, and other complex immigration filings; appellate experience before the Ninth Circuit is highly valued.
• Represent clients before USCIS when needed, including asylum, adjustment, naturalization, and other interviews, and advise prospective and existing clients on immigration options.
• Work closely with legal assistants and other attorneys, supervise delegated case preparation, maintain deadlines, and provide clear and timely communication to clients.

Skills

Immigration litigation experience

Courtroom experience

Strong legal writing

Analytical thinking

Calm under pressure

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active U.S. state bar admission

Job description

Ehsan Law, PLLC in the Seattle area seeks an experienced immigration litigator to lead removal-defense and immigration-litigation matters, with substantial ownership of strategy, filings, and client advocacy. This role requires actual courtroom experience before EOIR, including Master Calendar and Individual Hearings, and regular in-person appearances in Seattle/Tacoma.

You will work with a team of legal assistants and support staff on complex federal and appellate matters, including BIA and