Federal Immigration Attorney (9th Circuit)

About the role

Join us in giving immigrants a voice.
Quiroga Law Office, PLLC is seeking a Federal Immigration Litigation Attorney to join our growing team. This is a nationwide remote position focused on federal immigration litigation, with an emphasis on matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and related federal court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Handle federal immigration litigation and appellate matters.
• Work on cases involving the appellate Circuit courts and related federal court proceedings.
• Draft legal briefs, motions, petitions, and other federal court filings.
• Conduct advanced legal research and develop case strategy.
• Prepare for hearings, oral arguments, and other federal court proceedings as needed.
• Manage multiple complex litigation matters and deadlines.
• Provide strategic legal direction to internal production teams.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure timely and effective case development.
• Maintain high standards of legal writing, accuracy, and advocacy.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Active bar license and good standing in any U.S. state.
• At least 5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.
• Federal litigation experience required.
• Experience with immigration litigation, appellate litigation, petitions for review, or federal court practice is highly preferred.
• Experience with Circuit matters is strongly preferred.
• Admission to the Ninth Circuit is preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain admission after hire.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of federal procedure, litigation strategy, and courtroom protocol.
• Able to manage complex cases, competing deadlines, and high-stakes legal matters.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and advocacy skills.
• A writing sample consisting of a legal brief or comparable legal writing authored by the applicant is required.