Political Asylum Lawyers

Lead Defensive Attorney

Political Asylum Lawyers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead defensive litigation strategy across removal defense cases, including asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT claims, ensuring each case is positioned for the strongest possible outcome before the Immigration Courts
  • Represent clients as lead counsel in Master Calendar and Individual Hearings—both virtual and in-person—after preparing clients to testify and ensuring strategic readiness on all procedural and factual issues
  • Provide final review and clearance of all legal filings in defensive cases, ensuring accuracy, legal soundness, strategic coherence, and compliance with firm standards
  • Draft and refine legal briefs and other filings, taking ownership of final work product quality while working with documents originated by junior attorneys or paralegals
  • Mentor and develop attorneys through substantive guidance on legal analysis, persuasive writing, and courtroom advocacy, providing detailed feedback and training that builds their effectiveness before Immigration Courts
  • Collaborate across legal teams to ensure cases move efficiently through established workflows while maintaining quality standards, working closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys
  • Leverage technology, including AI tools, to enhance work product efficiency and quality, adhering to structured workflows while exercising professional judgment to refine legal arguments and case strategy
  • Travel to represent clients at Immigration Courts throughout the country, planning for up to two trips of one or two nights per month
  • Support the firm’s affirmative asylum team on a limited, as-needed basis, including through case preparation and virtual representation of clients in interviews with USCIS

Requirements

  • Alignment with the firm’s core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork and passion
  • Deep, demonstrated commitment to helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through humanitarian relief
  • Minimum three years, with at least 20 individual hearings completed, handling removal defense cases, including for asylum and related relief
  • Spanish-language fluency for effective client communication
  • Outstanding legal research, writing, and analytical skills with proven ability to craft persuasive arguments
  • Demonstrated track record of supervising, mentoring, and providing substantive guidance to other attorneys
  • Strong technological proficiency and willingness to use AI tools and structured workflows to enhance legal work
  • Exceptional attention to detail with ability to perform at a high level without close supervision
  • Proven ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and maintain quality standards in high-stakes situations
  • Ability to thrive in a mission-driven environment that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement
  • Residence within one hour's drive of the nondetained Immigration Court(s) in Orlando, Dallas, or Houston (remote work with frequent court appearances)
Benefits
  • Insurance: 100% of premiums covered for top-notch health insurance, plus dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits: 401(k) with employer matching
  • Generous time off: Four weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 U.S. federal holidays off
  • Comprehensive onboarding and training program: we invest in bringing you up to speed on our systems, and are happy to provide funding and time for professional development opportunities
  • Bar dues and continuing legal education fees: We cover your professional costs
  • Career advancement paths: We often promote from within
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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