Immigration Attorney
Job Description
We are looking for a Rising Star who sees the value in mentorship and wants to learn and grow personally and professionally.
Our firm is led by Judge Raisa Cohen, a retired Immigration Judge who believes in supporting her team through mentorship and learning.
She brings a 360-degree view of how cases are evaluated, how DHS builds and argues a case, how an Immigration Judge analyzes the record, and which subtle details and legal nuances can change the trajectory of an outcome. This is a rare opportunity to learn immigration law from someone who has seen the system from the inside.
Why this role is different
Direct mentorship from a retired Immigration Judge
Learn how decisions are actually made in court
Develop sharper strategy by understanding the case from both sides
Elevate your drafting, advocacy, and case analysis faster than in a typical associate role
What you’ll do
Draft and review legal filings (motions, briefs, affidavits, supporting evidence)
Prepare cases for court with a strategy-first approach
Work closely with Judge Cohen on case theory, weaknesses, and opportunities
Communicate with clients and guide them through complex processes
Support intake and case planning for an immigration practice
Who we’re looking for
Strong legal writing and attention to detail
Organized, proactive, and able to manage deadlines
Comfortable learning fast and taking feedback directly
Immigration experience is a plus (but not required if your fundamentals are strong)
If you’re serious about becoming exceptional in immigration law, this is the kind of mentorship you rarely find—and the kind of experience that can permanently level up your career.
Compensation:$80,000 - $150,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
EOIR/Removal Defense
Represent clients before EOIR in the master calendar and individual hearings
Develop and execute case strategies for removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and motions to reopen/terminate
Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal memoranda for EOIR, BIA, and federal courts when appropriate
Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, ensuring they are confident and well-supported
Conduct legal and country conditions research to strengthen litigation strategy
USCIS Matters
Represent clients before USCIS in interviews and filings, including adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, T visas), and asylum
Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets with paralegal support
Attend USCIS interviews and advocate for clients before officers
Advise clients on USCIS processes, timelines, and strategic paths to relief
General Responsibilities
Supervise and collaborate with paralegals in preparing filings, exhibits, and case packets
Provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance to clients navigating complex immigration challenges
Stay up to date on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies that impact both EOIR and USCIS practice
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in any U.S. state
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with exposure to both EOIR litigation and USCIS practice
- Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in courtroom and interview settings
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian preferred but not required)
- Deep commitment to immigrant rights and passion for fighting for clients under threat of removal
About Company
At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system.
We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client.
We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases- professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice.
Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.:
Competitive salary
Paid time off and holidays
Annual Bonus
Opportunities for ongoing professional development
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
