Job Description

Ballon Stoll P.C., a New York law firm with over 90 years of experience providing legal services across multiple practice areas, including a heavy concentration in immigration law, is seeking an Immigration Attorney with at least 5 years of experience to manage and supervise the firm’s Asylum and Removal Proceedings Department by, among other things, reviewing all case filings and other relevant documents and ensuring the highest caliber legal product at every stage.

Responsibilities

Review and approve all EOIR and other pertinent filings, including motions, relief requests (e.g., bond, parole, etc.), briefs, and supporting evidence for removal defense matters, including Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT applications; Cancellation of Removal; Adjustment of Status and waivers; Habeas Corpus; Appeals; and Motions to Reopen, Reconsider, and Terminate/ Dismiss/ Administratively Close
Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets
Supervise and collaborate with non-attorney managers and paralegals in preparing and correcting filings, supporting exhibits, applications, motions, etc.; coordinating clients’ cases; ensuring adherence to court and other deadlines; and maintaining active client communication
Keep current on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies affecting EOIR and USCIS practices

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign LL.M. degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Duly admitted, licensed to practice law, and in good standing in a state in the United States as well as the Immigration Court
Minimum of 5 years of substantive immigration law experience, specifically in EOIR litigation and USCIS applications and interviews
Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters and personnel in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable using myriad legal research and case management platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Bitrix, NetDocuments, TimeSolv, etc.)
Language Skills: Proficiency in Russian, Tajik, Uzbek, or Georgian preferable but not mandatory

Salary

$125,000-$175,000; commensurate with experience

Application Instructions

Please submit, by e-mail to sdzhalolova@ballonstoll.com, your résumé along with a brief cover letter describing your immigration law experience and qualifications, areas of substantive expertise, and interest in joining our firm.

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