Associate Immigration Attorney - Removal Defense

Konare Law

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in immigration removal defense, EOIR proceedings, or BIA appeals
  • Demonstrated courtroom or hearing experience in immigration removal court (EOIR)
  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in removal defense contexts
  • A personal or professional commitment to serving immigrant communities facing removal proceedings
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a readiness to grow alongside the firm

Responsibilities

  • Handle your own docket of immigration removal defense cases immediately
  • Provide mentorship and support to junior associates
  • Cultivate referral relationships and contribute to firm visibility
  • Shape the strategic direction of the immigration removal defense litigation practice
  • Engage with the community to enhance the firm’s presence in immigration justice
  • Utilize supportive staff and technology for effective case management
  • Lead efforts to enhance the firm’s removal defense capabilities

Benefits

  • 90% employer-paid health insurance premiums
  • 100% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
  • Full coverage for short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match annually
  • Weekly team lunches
  • At least 10 paid holidays annually
  • Social activities to foster team connection and celebrate wins
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
  • Excels in courtroom advocacy and legal analysis in removal defense proceedings
  • Is deeply committed to immigration justice and deportation defense
  • Understands that sustainable removal defense practice requires both excellence in
    representation and active engagement in firm growth
  • Wants to build something lasting-not just take on removal defense cases, but grow a
    removal defense practice


You will handle your own docket of immigration removal defense cases from day one, with mentorship, infrastructure, and appellate support. Over time, you'll be expected to cultivate referral relationships, contribute to firm visibility, and help shape our strategic direction within our immigration removal defense litigation practice.

What We're Looking For
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in immigration removal defense, EOIR proceedings, or BIA appeals
  • Demonstrated courtroom or hearing experience in immigration removal court (EOIR), before Immigration Judges (IJ), the BIA, or federal court on removal defense matters
  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in removal defense contexts
  • A personal or professional commitment to serving immigrant communities facing removal proceedings
  • Entrepreneurial mindset-you're ready to grow with us, not just work for us


Why Konare Law?
  • Exclusive focus on immigration removal and deportation defense-no family petitions, no visas
  • High-impact removal defense caseload with real client outcomes
  • Supportive infrastructure: paralegal team, research assistants, and tech-enabled workflows for removal defense litigation
  • Clear pathway to equity partnership for attorneys who demonstrate legal excellence and leadership in removal defense firm development
  • Culture of accountability, ambition, and integrity within our removal defense team


Health & Wellness
  • Health Insurance: 90% employer-paid premiums
  • Vision & Dental: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Disability Insurance: Full coverage for short- and long-term disability

Financial Security & Growth
  • 401(k): Up to 4% employer match annually

Culture & Perks
  • Friday Lunches: Weekly team lunches on us
  • Paid Holidays: At least 10 paid holidays annually
  • Team Events: Social activities to foster team connection and celebrate wins


Work Location: In person

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