Immigration Removal Attorney

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We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Immigration Removal Attorney to join our firm. If you possess 3–5 years of dedicated immigration practice, focusing on Removal Defense and Complex Immigration Matters,

we invite you to apply today!

Immigration Removal Attorney Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• Prepare comprehensive legal briefs, motions, and other filings, including cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, and waivers of inadmissibility.
• Attend master calendar and individual hearings, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic defense.
• Prepare and file various forms including I-130, I-485, I-601A, I-601, I-212, I-918 (U visas), VAWA petitions, and asylum applications.
• Provide legal guidance and support for adjustment of status, consular processing, and special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) cases.
• Draft legal arguments, motions to reopen/reconsider, appeals, and supporting documentation in removal defense cases.
• Maintain open and empathetic communication with clients facing critical immigration situations.
• Manage a diverse caseload with precision, timeliness, and meticulous attention to detail.

Immigration Removal Attorney Qualifications:

• Must have a solid foundation in U.S. immigration law, particularly in removal and deportation proceedings, and a strong commitment to client advocacy.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York, preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience practicing immigration law with a focus on removal defense preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling EOIR matters, client hearings, and preparing complex case filings.
• Fluency in Spanish or another second language strongly preferred.

Immigration Removal Attorney Benefits:

• 5 personal days
• 110-135K salary range
• Federal holidays OFF
• Employer pays 50% Health Plan
• 2 weeks vacation after 1 year
• 401K after a year, matched at the end of the
• Discretionary Bonus

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 161394

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Peter Zinzi

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