Immigration Attorney, Removal and Federal Litigation

Overview

This full-time attorney position is available in Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, or remotely. The role reports to the Managing Attorney and offers a competitive base salary plus performance bonuses based on credit-hour productivity, quality of work, and client interaction.

The organization is an immigration law firm specializing in a wide range of immigration cases including family immigration, humanitarian matters, business immigration, consular processing, removal defense, and federal litigation. The firm operates on a flat rate model with assigned credit hours per case type and emphasizes high accountability for meeting deadlines and productivity benchmarks. Each attorney is expected to deliver at least 100 credit hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead attorney on removal defense and federal immigration litigation cases.
• Manage complex cases independently, including drafting, finalizing, legal review, sign-off, and post-filing client explanations.
• Provide legal strategies and quality assurance for assigned and reviewed cases.
• Use proprietary AI platforms and case management software to update and monitor case pipelines.
• Ensure all filings comply with court and USCIS deadlines and requirements.
• Appear for USCIS interviews, court hearings, or ICE reporting nationwide.
• Conduct structured client interviews, gather evidence, and verify factual accuracy.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients to provide updates and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with attorneys, intake specialists, and paralegals within a structured assembly-line pipeline.
• Ensure case files meet internal quality standards and procedural checklists before review.
• Meet or exceed 100 credit hours per month in completed deliverables.
• Maintain daily time and productivity logs.
• Support team-level output targets in coordination with the Managing Attorney.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school with an active license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of immigration law experience, focusing on removal defense and federal litigation.
• Proficiency with USCIS, DOL, DOS, ICE, EOIR, and federal courts immigration procedures.
• Exceptional legal writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven record of meeting deadlines and productivity goals.
• Familiarity with Jira or equivalent project/case management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Job Performance Expectations

• Complete a minimum of 100 credit hours of work monthly.
• Maintain zero tolerance for preventable errors such as incorrect personal data, missing signatures, incorrect filing fees, wrong form editions, missed deadlines, or failure to follow standard operating procedures.
• Respond to all internal communications within 2 hours and external communications within 24 hours.
• Actively participate in structured case assembly-line processes and cross-team reviews.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off, CLE/professional development budget, and bar dues coverage.
• Opportunities for career growth in a fast-scaling, technology-driven practice.

Location

Positions available in Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, or remote work arrangements.