Sr. Associate Court Attorney

Lisinski Law Firm, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm specializing in immigration solutions seeks a Sr Associate Court Attorney to represent clients in immigration courts across the USA. The role includes drafting legal documents, providing court appearances, and mentoring junior attorneys. Ideal candidates will have extensive immigration experience, particularly in asylum and cancellation of removal cases, along with strong advocacy and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years immigration experience preferred.
• Experience drafting pleadings, briefs, and motions for immigration court proceedings.
• Deep knowledge of asylum and cancellation of removal.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, and evidence.
• Provide court appearances and help prepare clients for hearings.
• Mentor attorney and non-attorney team members.

Skills

Immigration Knowledge

Advocacy

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

JD and a member in good standing of any bar

Job description

Our mission is to change as many lives as possible by offering immigration solutions even in the most difficult cases. We look at all possible options to keep our clients in the United States with their families where they belong. We stand ready to fight even when success seems unsure because we understand how much better life can be with the dignity and peace of mind that comes with having documents.

About the role

The Sr Associate Court Attorney represents clients in any immigrations courts in the USA and will support their appearance by also reviewing and editing immigration court filings, drafting pleadings, evidence packets, reviewing applications, and supporting clients in evidence collection.

As Sr Associate Court Attorney, you will also work closely with the Supervising Court Attorney in developing training and processes as well as mentoring team members.

What you'll do

• Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, applications, evidence and other court-related documents.
• Provide court appearances
• Help prepare clients for hearings
• Review client intakes and determine court strategies
• Appear for master and individual calendar hearings
• Oversee communication with clients regarding cases
• Provide strategic insight and additional thoughts on case process
• Provide mentorship to attorney and non-attorney team members
• Develop training related to our work for the attorney and non-attorney teams.

Qualifications

• JD and a member in good standing of any bar.
• Minimum 5 years immigration experience with asylum or cancellation of removal preferred. 5 years immigration court experience preferred.
• Experience appearing before and filing with US Immigration Court system - including ECAS – and with EOIR rules for formatting and filing
• Experience drafting pleadings, brief and motions for use in immigration court proceedings, including asylum applications, EOIR 42B applications, application for cancellation of removal, motions for prosecutorial discretion, to reopen, to terminate proceedings, to reconsider, to reopen in absentia orders, and various pre-trial motions (continue, change venue, substitute or withdraw counsel, accept untimely filing, stay removal or deportation, etc.)
• Experience interacting with governmental agencies and court clerks
• Deep immigration knowledge and experience Asylum and Cancellation of Removal is strongly preferred. Detention experience is a plus!
• Organized and detail oriented
• Advocacy-focused approach to representation of clients
• Excitement for change and growth
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

People Leadership and Management

Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordancewith the Firm's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing guidance, support, and direction to team members; conducting performance evaluations; fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment; ensuring adherence to Firm policies and procedures; and contributing to team member development and operational goals.