***This position is for a licensed attorney. Applicants must be actively licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state or territory. This is not a paralegal, legal assistant, or law clerk position.***
Pay: $120,000 – $130,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person – Weston, Florida
Travel: Required for court appearances, client matters, and other case-related proceedings
Overview
Tovar Law & Associates PLLC is seeking a bilingual Immigration Attorney specializing in Removal Defense and EOIR proceedings to join our legal team in Weston, Florida.
This role is focused on representing individuals and families in immigration court and developing effective strategies for clients facing removal from the United States. The attorney will handle cases before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Merits Hearings, bond proceedings, motions, and appeals.
The position requires travel as needed for immigration court appearances, hearings, detained-client matters, and other case-related proceedings.
We are looking for an attorney with strong courtroom advocacy, legal writing, and case-strategy skills who is comfortable managing complex immigration litigation and communicating directly with clients throughout the process.
Minimum Requirements
- Active license to practice law in any U.S. state or territory
- Law degree and legal education sufficient to qualify for admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, including foreign-trained attorneys who have completed an LL.M. where applicable
- Full professional fluency in Spanish and English, both oral and written
- Experience handling immigration matters involving removal defense or immigration court proceedings
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability and willingness to travel for court appearances and other case-related matters
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of immigration law experience, particularly in removal proceedings and EOIR litigation
- Experience appearing at Master Calendar Hearings and Individual Merits Hearings
- Experience with asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), cancellation of removal, adjustment of status in removal proceedings, and waivers
- Experience with bond hearings and detained immigration matters
- Experience drafting and litigating motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, motions to terminate, motions to continue, motions to change venue, and other EOIR motions
- Familiarity with Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) appeals
- Federal immigration litigation experience is a plus
Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts and EOIR
- Appear at Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Merits Hearings, bond hearings, and other immigration court proceedings
- Travel as required for hearings, court appearances, detention facilities, client matters, and other case-related proceedings
- Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential defenses to removal and available forms of relief
- Develop individualized litigation strategies based on the facts, procedural posture, and applicable immigration law
- Prepare applications for asylum, withholding of removal, CAT protection, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and other forms of relief
- Gather, review, and organize documentary and testimonial evidence for immigration court proceedings
- Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony and court appearances
- Conduct direct and cross-examinations and present oral arguments before Immigration Judges
- Draft persuasive motions, legal briefs, memoranda, declarations, and other court filings
- Conduct legal research regarding immigration statutes, regulations, BIA precedent decisions, and federal court case law
- Prepare BIA appeals and appellate briefs, when applicable
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case strategy, deadlines, court appearances, and case developments
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with all EOIR filing requirements and deadlines
- Supervise and coordinate with paralegals and legal assistants working on removal defense matters
- Collaborate with the firm's legal team on complex litigation strategy and case preparation
- Stay current on developments in immigration law, EOIR procedures, and relevant case law
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of removal proceedings, EOIR procedures, and defensive immigration relief
- Excellent courtroom advocacy and presentation skills
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing abilities
- Ability to develop persuasive legal arguments and litigation strategies
- Strong client counseling and witness-preparation skills
- Ability to manage multiple active court cases and strict filing deadlines
- Experience using legal research and case-management platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, EOIR systems, DocketWise, PracticePanther, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent professional communication skills in both Spanish and English
- Organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative
Why Join Us?
At Tovar Law & Associates PLLC, we are committed to providing strategic and compassionate representation to immigrants facing removal proceedings.
This position offers the opportunity to handle meaningful immigration litigation, advocate directly for clients in court, and play an important role in the continued growth of our removal defense practice.
We value attorneys who are proactive, prepared, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality legal representation to immigrant communities.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to:
info@tovarimmigration.com
