Immigration Attorney
3 days ago
West New York
Location: West New York, New Jersey Position Type: Full-Time / On-site Experience Level: Mid-Level (2 to 3 years of immigration law experience preferred) Licensure: Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required About the Company Dumé Law Group is a fast-growing immigration law firm with a proven track record of delivering strong results for our clients. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals and families we serve. Based in West New York, NJ, our firm is built on a foundation of advocacy, professionalism, and results. We foster a collaborative, high-performance environment with strong opportunities for growth and advancement. About the Role This is a hands-on role focused on removal defense and complex immigration matters, including asylum, waivers, and federal litigation support. Attorneys are directly involved in drafting, case strategy, and courtroom advocacy. Responsibilities • Manage a high-volume caseload focused on removal defense matters, including asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), cancellation of removal, and waivers, • Represent respondents before the Immigration Court (EOIR), including appearances at master calendar and individual hearings, • Prepare cases for merits hearings, including case strategy, evidentiary development, witness preparation, and direct and cross-examinations, • Represent clients in custody proceedings, including bond hearings before the Immigration Court, • Prepare and file bond motions and other custody-related filings before EOIR and DHS, • Draft and file motions, including motions to reopen, reconsider, change venue, and terminate proceedings, • Prepare legal briefs, pre-hearing statements, and memoranda in support of applications for relief, including responses to pretermission motions, • Conduct legal research on complex immigration issues, case law developments, and regulatory changes, • Prepare and draft substantive filings, including asylum applications (Form I-589), waivers (I-601A, I-601, I-212), and supporting legal briefs, • Handle affirmative and humanitarian applications, including VAWA, U visas, and T visas, • Compile and organize evidentiary submissions, including country conditions reports, expert declarations, and supporting affidavits, • Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony and hearings, • Attend DHS/ICE appointments, OSUP/ORR matters, and CART check-ins as needed, • Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and complex legal issues, • Work closely with paralegals and support staff to ensure timely and accurate filings with EOIR and USCIS, • Monitor court deadlines and maintain compliance with EOIR filing requirements and procedural rules, • Assist with appellate matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), including notices of appeal and appellate briefs, • Assist with federal court matters, including habeas corpus petitions and related filings Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, • 2 to 3 years of immigration law experience preferred, particularly in removal defense, asylum, waivers, and humanitarian relief, • Fluency in Spanish and English required, • Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, • Ability to independently manage a demanding caseload while meeting deadlines, • Experience appearing before Immigration Court and/or preparing removal defense cases strongly preferred, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to commute to West New York, NJ, • This is a full-time, in-person position Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000, (commensurate with experience) Benefits include: • Health insurance, • 401(k), • Paid time off, • Professional development and growth opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Dumé Law Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.