YOUSA Law Firm · 2 months ago
Immigration Attorney – Removal Defense
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expYOUSA Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Immigration Attorney with extensive experience in Removal Defense to join their growing legal team. The role involves representing clients in Immigration Court, managing complex cases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while supervising case strategy and supporting junior staff.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Represent clients in Removal Proceedings before EOIR (master and individual hearings)
Prepare and argue motions, briefs, and applications for relief (asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation of removal, adjustment, waivers, etc.)
Develop litigation strategy in complex and high-stakes cases
Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and prepare evidentiary filings
Manage detained and non-detained casework, including bond hearings and custody redeterminations
Supervise and support paralegals, case managers, and junior attorneys as needed
Maintain timely communication with clients, even under high caseload pressure
Collaborate with senior leadership on practice growth, quality control, and litigation innovation
Qualification
Required
Active license to practice law in any U.S. state (California Bar highly preferred)
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Removal Proceedings (detained and/or non-detained)
Strong knowledge of immigration statutes, regulations, case law, and EOIR procedures
Demonstrated experience conducting full individual hearings and preparing complex filings
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage a busy docket and meet strict deadlines
High professional integrity, client empathy, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Prior experience supervising legal staff or junior attorneys
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese (not required, but strongly preferred)
Experience with federal litigation (petitions for review, habeas corpus, TROs) is a plus
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development support (CLEs, AILA membership, conferences).
Opportunities for leadership and growth within a rapidly expanding firm.
Company
YOUSA Law Firm
We are a law firm, licensed in the United States, specializing in immigration law.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase