Federal Litigation Attorney Immigration

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  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.
  


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  Develop appropriate statutory and individual constitutional challenges involving detention under 8 U.S.C. §§ 1225, 1226, and 1231, applying controlling precedent.
  


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  Assess post-order detention claims under Zadvydas v. Davis, including evidence concerning the likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future.
  


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  Bring legally supported mandamus and APA actions addressing unreasonable delays in immigration benefit adjudications.
  


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  Handle qualifying naturalization-delay actions under 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b).
  


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  Evaluate and pursue APA challenges to reviewable USCIS decisions, addressing finality, exhaustion requirements, discretionary determinations, and jurisdictional restrictions.
  


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  Seek temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and other emergency relief where jurisdiction and governing law permit.
  


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  Manage litigation from initial assessment through disposition, including pleadings, proper parties, service, motions to dismiss, administrative-record review, summary judgment, hearings, and settlement discussions.
  


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  Screen matters for jurisdiction, venue, exhaustion, applicable precedent, evidentiary support, and the appropriate forum for relief.
  


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  Coordinate with the firm’s appellate attorneys on petitions for review, district court appeals, and emergency applications.
  


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  Evaluate EAJA eligibility and pursue timely fee applications where warranted.
  


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  Maintain accurate case records, deadline controls, time entries, and clear client communications.
  


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  Assist with immigration court and USCIS matters, consistent with training, authorization, and available capacity.
  


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  Build and maintain reviewed templates, research resources, and litigation procedures.
  

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  J.D. and an active U.S. jurisdiction bar license in good standing.
  


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  Admission to at least one federal district court.
  


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  Ability and willingness to obtain additional admissions or pro hac vice authorization, subject to applicable court requirements.
  


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  Approximately 2–4 years of substantive federal civil litigation experience, including drafting pleadings and briefing dispositive motions.
  


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  Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
  


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  Experience with CM/ECF, PACER, federal procedure, and deadline management.
  


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  Ability to handle urgent matters, communicate clearly with clients, and work effectively with supervising attorneys and support staff.
  


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  A substantive writing sample and completion of a practical drafting assessment.
  

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  Immigration litigation, habeas, administrative law, or civil rights experience.
  


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  Federal judicial clerkship or relevant government litigation experience.
  


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  Experience with emergency injunctions, administrative records, or EAJA applications.
  


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  Spanish or another language spoken by the firm’s clients.
  

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  Quality of legal analysis, pleadings, and advocacy.
  


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  Compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
  


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  Timely case assessment and filing, measured against urgency and case readiness.
  


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  Client communication and reliable case management.
  


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  Billable productivity, collections, and responsible use of firm resources under established firm standards.
  


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  Documented case outcomes, evaluated in light of the facts, available remedies, and governing law.
  


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  Appropriate identification and pursuit of fee recovery.
  


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  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.