An immigration and trial litigation law firm based in White Plains, NY, is seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Trial Attorney to lead and litigate complex immigration matters, including removal defense, Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims, and applications for withholding of removal. The attorney will primarily appear before the immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza and other venues throughout New York and New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities:
· Represent clients in removal and deportation proceedings, including detained and non-detained cases.
· Litigate asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT claims before Immigration Judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
· Conduct merits hearings, master calendar hearings, bond hearings, and stay applications.
· Draft persuasive legal briefs, motions, memoranda, and appeals to EOIR, BIA, and Federal Courts.
· Conduct client and witness preparation, country conditions research, and expert coordination.
· Supervise or collaborate with junior attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals.
· Maintain and manage a dynamic caseload across multiple jurisdictions.
Qualifications:
· J.D. or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
· Bar admission in any U.S. state (New York or New Jersey preferred).
· Minimum 5 years of direct immigration litigation experience.
· Strong knowledge of INA, CAT, asylum law, and BIA/Federal court procedures.
· Fluency in Spanish or another second language is highly desirable.
· Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and handle high-volume dockets.
Preferred Experience:
· Prior work as an Assistant Chief Counsel (OCC), Legal Aid or NGO immigration litigator, or solo practitioner in immigration court.
· Familiarity with detained removal defense and FOIA/litigation strategies.
· Experience preparing expert witness affidavits and cross-examinations.
Benefits:
· Competitive six-figure salary, commensurate with experience.
· Health, dental, and vision insurance.
· 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
· Flexible work schedule and opportunities for partial remote work.
· Generous vacation and paid time off (PTO) policy.
· Supportive, collaborative team environment with mission-driven colleagues.
· Opportunities for professional development and trial skills training.
To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and two legal writing samples to above email.
