Immigration Associate – Litigation Focus

Location: QUEENS OR WHITE PLAINS, NY

Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 DOE

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an Immigration Associate to join our growing litigation practice in New York City. This role is ideal for a junior to mid-level attorney who wants substantial courtroom exposure, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic practice.

The position is litigation-focused and involves representation before Immigration Courts, the BIA, and federal district courts. Attorneys will work closely with senior counsel while managing their own matters commensurate with experience.

Musa-Obregon Law P.C. is a full-service New York law firm with a long track record of representing clients across a wide range of legal matters. The firm brings decades of combined litigation experience to immigration defense, personal injury claims, civil rights enforcement, and employment discrimination cases throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Our attorneys advocate for individuals and families in high-stakes immigration proceedings — including removal defense, asylum, residency, naturalization, federal appeals, and habeas corpus petitions — as well as in state and federal civil rights and employment matters. We handle claims involving discrimination, wrongful conduct, and workplace violations, and we pursue fair compensation for clients injured by negligence or abuse.

At Musa-Obregon Law P.C., we are committed to vigorous courtroom advocacy, personalized client service, and professional development within our team. Our firm is known for serious litigation experience that spans administrative, trial, and appellate practice, and for representing a diverse client base with respect and dedication

Responsibilities

Appear before Immigration Courts in master calendar and individual hearings
Handle asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation of removal, bond, and removal defense matters
Draft motions, briefs, affidavits, and supporting evidence
Represent detained and non-detained clients
Prepare filings for the BIA and federal district courts, including habeas petitions where applicable
Communicate directly with clients and develop case strategy
Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to manage active dockets

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (NY, NJ, PA or CT admission preferred but not required)
0–5+ years of immigration or litigation experience welcomed
Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple cases
Spanish or other language skills a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $85,000 – $110,000 DOE
Performance-based growth opportunities
Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience
Mentorship and hands-on training
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Hybrid flexibility available depending on role and experience

This position is designed to grow with the attorney. Junior candidates will receive mentorship and litigation exposure; more experienced candidates will have increased autonomy and responsibility. We value long-term professional development and are seeking someone who wants to build their practice, not just fill a seat.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and brief cover letter to molawfirm@gmail.com . Writing samples may be requested.

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