Federal Litigation Attorney — Immigration

• Evaluate and litigate immigration detention challenges under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, including disputes over the governing detention statute, access to bond hearings, and prolonged detention.
• Develop appropriate statutory and individual constitutional challenges involving detention under 8 U.S.C. §§ 1225, 1226, and 1231, applying controlling precedent.
• Assess post-order detention claims under Zadvydas v. Davis, including evidence concerning the likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future.
• Bring legally supported mandamus and APA actions addressing unreasonable delays in immigration benefit adjudications.
• Handle qualifying naturalization-delay actions under 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b).
• Evaluate and pursue APA challenges to reviewable USCIS decisions, addressing finality, exhaustion requirements, discretionary determinations, and jurisdictional restrictions.
• Seek temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and other emergency relief where jurisdiction and governing law permit.
• Manage litigation from initial assessment through disposition, including pleadings, proper parties, service, motions to dismiss, administrative-record review, summary judgment, hearings, and settlement discussions.
• Screen matters for jurisdiction, venue, exhaustion, applicable precedent, evidentiary support, and the appropriate forum for relief.
• Coordinate with the firm’s appellate attorneys on petitions for review, district court appeals, and emergency applications.
• Evaluate EAJA eligibility and pursue timely fee applications where warranted.
• Maintain accurate case records, deadline controls, time entries, and clear client communications.
• Assist with immigration court and USCIS matters, consistent with training, authorization, and available capacity.
• Build and maintain reviewed templates, research resources, and litigation procedures.

• J.D. and an active U.S. jurisdiction bar license in good standing.
• Admission to at least one federal district court.
• Ability and willingness to obtain additional admissions or pro hac vice authorization, subject to applicable court requirements.
• Approximately 2–4 years of substantive federal civil litigation experience, including drafting pleadings and briefing dispositive motions.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience with CM/ECF, PACER, federal procedure, and deadline management.
• Ability to handle urgent matters, communicate clearly with clients, and work effectively with supervising attorneys and support staff.
• A substantive writing sample and completion of a practical drafting assessment.

• Immigration litigation, habeas, administrative law, or civil rights experience.
• Federal judicial clerkship or relevant government litigation experience.
• Experience with emergency injunctions, administrative records, or EAJA applications.
• Spanish or another language spoken by the firm’s clients.

• Quality of legal analysis, pleadings, and advocacy.
• Compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Timely case assessment and filing, measured against urgency and case readiness.
• Client communication and reliable case management.
• Billable productivity, collections, and responsible use of firm resources under established firm standards.
• Documented case outcomes, evaluated in light of the facts, available remedies, and governing law.
• Appropriate identification and pursuit of fee recovery.
• Contributions to practice development, templates, training, and referral relationships.

Why Join Konare Law?

Be part of something bigger—join our mission and grow your career in immigration removal defense.

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

Additional Information:

Konare Law participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.