Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established and growing immigration law firm in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area is seeking a qualified Immigration Attorney with experience in asylum and removal defense. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead a caseload, supervise staff, and advocate for clients before DHS, DOS, and EOIR. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, legally astute, and committed to client service within immigration law.

Location:

• Columbus, Ohio

Duties:

• Manage a diverse caseload of immigration matters with a focus on asylum and removal defense

• Supervise and train legal support staff and paralegals

• Prepare and submit filings to DHS, DOS, and EOIR

• Draft and revise legal documents, including court pleadings and memoranda

• Conduct legal research and write motions and briefs

• Appear at interviews, court hearings, and trials

• Stay informed on changes in immigration law, policy, and judicial rulings

• Support firm outreach efforts and help promote legal services

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in immigration law, especially in asylum and removal defense

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Must be able to start immediately or within 4 weeks

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active admission to the Ohio State Bar

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing proficiency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Effective time and project management abilities

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Collaborative team player with leadership capabilities

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage

• Paid federal holidays

• Paid time off