Associate Immigration Attorney

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Fight Cases That Actually Matter.

At Ehsan Law, PLLC, we represent individuals and families navigating some of the highest-stakes legal challenges in the United States — deportation, asylum, and humanitarian relief. This is not volume-driven, checkbox immigration work. This is advocacy where the outcome changes lives.

We are a fast-growing, mission-driven firm dedicated to serving recently arrived immigrant communities — including Afghan nationals, asylum seekers, and others who face the most complex and urgent immigration challenges. Clients come from all backgrounds. Many have no one else fighting for them.

We are hiring an Associate Immigration Attorney who can take ownership of cases, think strategically, and execute at a high level in immigration court. If you want to develop real courtroom skills, carry real responsibility, and do work with direct human impact — this role is built for that.

$110,000 - $150,000 Plus Bonus

• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

You will manage a substantial, litigation-focused caseload across removal defense and humanitarian immigration matters, including asylum (affirmative and defensive), removal defense in EOIR proceedings, Motions to Reopen/Reconsider, U visas, T visas, VAWA, complex waivers, and family-based cases.

Day-to-day, you will: 

• Represent clients in Master Calendar and Individual Hearings
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal arguments grounded in rigorous research
• Develop a case strategy from intake through resolution
• Prepare clients for testimony and evidentiary presentation
• Conduct consultations and maintain consistent, clear client communication
• Lead internal case strategy discussions and mentor legal assistants
• Manage deadlines, filings, and case progression with minimal supervision

• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)

Required:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on immigration experience, including removal defense
• Meaningful EOIR courtroom experience (not merely observational)
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Proficiency in Westlaw and/or Lexis

Preferred:

• Experience first-chairing hearings or leading complex cases independently
• Ability to issue-spot and build a case strategy without step-by-step direction
• Language skills relevant to the communities we serve (Spanish, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, or similar)
• High organizational skills and reliability under pressure

Note: References from prior employers verifying expertise and reliability are required.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 6–12 MONTHS)

• Independently managing a full caseload with minimal oversight
• Confidently handling hearings and court appearances
• Producing consistently high-quality motions, briefs, and declarations
• Contributing to improved case outcomes and client satisfaction
• Becoming a core strategic voice within the legal team

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance bonus tied to productivity, case outcomes, and firm contribution
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bar dues covered
• CLE support
• Professional development opportunities

Ehsan Law, PLLC is a growth-driven immigration law firm dedicated to providing strategic, high-quality legal representation. The firm represents individuals and families across the United States in complex immigration matters, with a strong emphasis on accountability, results, and clear communication.

Our practice has deep roots serving Afghan, Muslim-majority, and other underrepresented immigrant communities. As the firm continues to grow, we are building the systems and team needed to support long-term impact while maintaining our client-focused approach.

Our mission: deliver excellent legal work, operate with integrity, and help our clients build stable futures in the United States.

Ehsan Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.