Associate Immigration Attorney - Removal Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Immigration Attorney specializing in removal defense in Timonium, Maryland. This role offers a partner-track opportunity for a dedicated attorney eager to make a significant impact in immigration removal defense litigation.

Duties

• Handle a docket of immigration removal defense cases from inception.
• Engage in courtroom advocacy and legal analysis in removal defense proceedings.
• Cultivate referral relationships and contribute to firm visibility.
• Participate in shaping the strategic direction of the immigration removal defense practice.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in immigration removal defense, EOIR proceedings, or BIA appeals.
• Demonstrated courtroom or hearing experience in immigration removal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Commitment to serving immigrant communities facing removal proceedings.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset and readiness to grow within the firm.
• Excellence in representation and active engagement in firm growth.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 90% employer-paid premiums.
• Vision & Dental: 100% employer-paid coverage.
• Disability Insurance: Full coverage for short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k): Up to 4% employer match annually.
• Weekly team lunches and social activities.
• At least 10 paid holidays annually.

Embracing new challenges every day. This Maryland law firm takes on cases regardless of complexity, ensuring that clients in dire need can find the success they deserve. With a focus on immigration, this firm's experience allows it to split its areas of expertise between litigation, and non-litigation matters. A team of under eight attorneys has a personal connection to immigration law, which lends them a layer of understanding lost on other firms.