Musa-Obregon & Associates · 2 days ago
Immigration Attorney -Litigation Focus
Queens County, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
0+ years expMusa-Obregon & Associates is a full-service New York law firm seeking an Immigration Associate to join their growing litigation practice. The role focuses on representing clients in immigration courts and involves substantial courtroom exposure and hands-on litigation experience.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Appear before Immigration Courts in master calendar and individual hearings
Handle asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation of removal, bond, and removal defense matters
Draft motions, briefs, affidavits, and supporting evidence
Represent detained and non-detained clients
Prepare filings for the BIA and federal district courts, including habeas petitions where applicable
Communicate directly with clients and develop case strategy
Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to manage active dockets
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (NY, NJ, PA or CT admission preferred but not required)
0–5+ years of immigration or litigation experience welcomed
Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple cases
Preferred
Spanish or other language skills a plus, but not required
Benefits
Performance-based growth opportunities
Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience
Mentorship and hands-on training
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Hybrid flexibility available depending on role and experience
Company
Musa-Obregon & Associates
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase