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Senior Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense / Litigation

Orion Placement1,365 open roles

Pay
$105,000 – $120,000 a year
Where
San Diego, California, United States
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The posting

Pay: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead a sophisticated removal defense practice while handling meaningful, high-impact immigration litigation.
  • Take ownership of cases from initial Immigration Court proceedings through individual merits hearings, BIA appeals, and related federal litigation.
  • Step into a true senior-level role with responsibility for mentoring junior attorneys and helping strengthen the litigation team.
  • Join a highly experienced immigration practice where courtroom advocacy, legal writing, and strategic thinking are valued.
  • Work directly with Spanish-speaking clients and make a tangible difference for individuals and families facing removal.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and a workplace that values sustainable work-life balance.
  • Solo practitioners may have an opportunity to supplement compensation through special origination credit arrangements.

Location: San Diego, CA. This is an on-site position for an attorney who enjoys collaborating with colleagues in person and being closely connected to an active litigation practice.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of hands-on removal defense experience, be fluent in Spanish, hold an active state bar license in good standing, and have experience supervising or mentoring attorneys or legal staff.

About Us

We are an established immigration and litigation practice representing individuals and families in complex immigration matters, removal proceedings, appeals, and related federal litigation. Our team combines sophisticated advocacy with a deeply client-focused approach, giving experienced attorneys the opportunity to handle challenging cases while mentoring the next generation of advocates. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Serve as a senior attorney and team lead within our removal defense practice.
  • Independently manage removal defense matters from strategy through resolution.
  • Represent clients before Immigration Court (EOIR) in master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, and bond hearings.
  • Handle matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
  • Work on related federal litigation, including habeas corpus, mandamus, and Administrative Procedure Act matters.
  • Draft persuasive briefs, motions, applications for relief, and other complex legal filings.
  • Develop case strategy and provide clients with clear guidance throughout the removal defense process.
  • Communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients regarding sensitive and complex immigration matters.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop junior attorneys and legal staff.
  • Stay current on immigration law, litigation developments, and evolving court procedures.
  • Lead internal seminars and share knowledge on removal defense and immigration litigation issues.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active state bar membership in good standing.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Immigration Court and removal defense experience.
  • Fluency in Spanish, including professional communication with clients.
  • Prior supervisory or mentoring experience.
  • Strong knowledge of EOIR proceedings and removal defense strategy.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, courtroom advocacy, and case management skills.
  • Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload and make strategic case decisions.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the autonomy expected of a senior litigator while still working alongside an experienced and supportive legal team. We offer the opportunity to lead, mentor, litigate sophisticated matters, and advocate for clients whose cases can have life-changing consequences. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

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Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
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