Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense, Federal Litigation

Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C.

Immigration Attorney focusing on removal defense in immigration court for a leading full-service immigration law firm. Involves litigation, case ownership, and supervision of junior staff.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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