Experienced Immigration Attorney
15 days ago
Forest Hills
Job Description We are an immigration law firm led by a retired U.S. Immigration Judge Raisa Cohen, dedicated to helping clients navigate the immigration system with clarity, compassion, and precision. Our cases range from removal defense to humanitarian relief, and we are looking for an Experience Immigration Attorney who can hit the ground running. In this role, you’ll work directly alongside Retired Judge Cohen, gaining rare, high-level insight into case strategy, issue-spotting, and decision-maker thinking, while taking meaningful ownership of active matters from day one. If you’re a sharp, court-ready attorney who thrives in a high-accountability environment and wants to level up fast, we’d love to meet you. Responsibilities EOIR / Removal Defense • Represent clients before EOIR in the master, individual and bond hearings., • Develop and execute case strategies for removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and motions to reopen/terminate., • Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal memoranda for EOIR, BIA, and federal courts when appropriate., • Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, ensuring they are confident and well-supported., • Represent clients before USCIS in interviews and filings, including adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, T visas), and asylum., • Respond to RFEs, NOID, NOIR., • Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets with paralegal support., • Attend USCIS interviews and advocate for clients before officers., • Supervise and collaborate with paralegals in preparing filings, exhibits, and case packets., • Work directly with clients and provide clear, and strategic guidance on navigating immigration challenges., • Stay up to date on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies that impact both EOIR and USCIS practice., • Experience working at a government agency (e.g., DHS, DOJ, USCIS, EOIR) or nonprofit immigration organization is highly valued., • J.D. from an accredited law school., • Active license to practice law in any U.S. state., • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with exposure to both EOIR litigation and USCIS practice., • Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in courtroom and interview settings., • Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills., • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian preferred but not required).