Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense, Federal Litigation
Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pasadena • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per year
About the role
- Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court
- Draft and litigate motions to reopen, reconsider, terminate, and other post-order relief
- Prepare and file appeals and briefs before the BIA
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
- Analyze records, including FOIA responses
- Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings
- Supervise, mentor, and manage paralegals and law clerks
- Oversee case preparation and workflow
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar license
- Minimum 5 years of immigration law experience required
- Minimum 3+ years of removal defense experience
- Experience handling Master Calendar and Individual Hearings independently
- Strong motion practice and appellate writing skills
- Ability to manage litigation matters with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability or willingness to mentor and supervise junior staff
- Excellent analytical, writing, and case strategy skills
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin preferred but not required.
- Authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation, Growth Potential & Performance Incentives: base salary of $130,000 – $155,000
- Performance-based bonuses
- Benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- HSA options
- Paid time off
- Practical Flexibility for drafting, research, and case preparation
- Professional development and clear career pathways
- Opportunity to mentor and supervise paralegals and law clerks
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
immigration lawremoval defensemotion practiceappellate writinglegal researchcase strategyFOIA analysiscase preparationlitigation management
Soft Skills
mentoringsupervisionanalytical skillswriting skillscommunication skills
Certifications
J.D.active U.S. bar license