Senior Immigration Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is seeking a dedicated Senior Immigration Litigation Attorney to join its team in New York City's Financial District. This role involves managing complex immigration cases, representing clients in court, and overseeing immigration-related litigation matters from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in immigration court litigation and a passion for providing high-quality legal support to clients navigating the evolving immigration landscape.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Lead and manage a range of immigration litigation cases from intake to completion
• Represent clients in immigration proceedings, including Master and Individual hearings
• Handle a busy docket defending the Immigration and Nationality Act and related executive policies in district and appellate courts
• Attend various USCIS interviews, including Adjustment of Status, Stokes, I-751, and Naturalization interviews
• Prepare and file motions, evidence, and correspondence with the Immigration Court and the Office of the Chief Counsel
• File Notices of Appeal and Appellate briefs with the Board of Immigration Appeals
• Research and draft legal petitions and documents
• Prepare and litigate SIJS petitions before New York Family Courts
• Supervise and train junior associates and support staff
• Report case statuses to partners and manage tasks of supporting personnel

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
• Admitted to a State Bar (New York preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in complex immigration litigation
• Admission to Federal Circuit Courts (1st to 11th) is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is advantageous

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active Bar admission in any U.S. state (NY preferred)

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage a large docket of cases and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in legal research and litigation practices
• Excellent client service and case management abilities

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Life insurance and paid time off
• Professional development assistance and ongoing training opportunities

This full-services global law firm has offices in China and the United States. Its practice areas include global enforcement, corporate, litigation, immigration, and labor & employment. The firm has offices in New York City and Flushing, New York and Irvine, California.