- Federal habeas corpus petitions challenging unlawful immigration detention under INA §§ 1225, 1226, and 1231
- Emergency motions for stays of removal and temporary restraining orders in federal district courts
- Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Petitions for Review and emergency stay litigation before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- Litigation involving due process violations, bond jurisdiction, prolonged detention, UAC issues, misclassification of detention authority, and extradition-removal crossover issues
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active New York Bar admission (Second Circuit admission strongly preferred)
- Minimum 5+ years of immigration litigation experience, with substantial exposure to:
- Federal habeas corpus practice
- BIA appellate briefing
- Federal district court litigation
- Circuit-court appellate practice
- Demonstrated experience drafting:
- Habeas petitions
- Emergency motions and TROs
- Appellate briefs and stays
- Complex legal memoranda with heavy case citation
- Deep knowledge of immigration detention statutes, constitutional due process principles, and federal jurisdiction
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters under tight deadlines
- Prior litigation in SDNY, EDNY, or Second Circuit
- Experience with:
- Bond-related habeas litigation
- Trump-era detention policies
- UAC custody challenges
- VAWA, asylum, and CAT-related federal litigation
- Familiarity with PACER/ECF, emergency filings, and federal court practice rules
- Spanish or other language proficiency (not required, but a plus)
- Draft and litigate federal habeas corpus petitions and related motions
- Prepare BIA briefs and motions to reopen/reconsider
- Handle federal appellate filings, including emergency stays
- Appear in federal district court and appellate proceedings as needed
- Collaborate with trial-level immigration attorneys and support staff
- Mentor junior attorneys on federal litigation strategy
- Maintain meticulous legal research and case tracking
- Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience strong courtroom exposure, federal litigation opportunities, and long-term growth."
- Performance-based bonuses
- Hybrid or flexible schedule available for the right candidate
- Strong litigation support infrastructure
- Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership within the firm
- Queens, New York
- White Plains, New York
- (Ability to work from either or both offices)
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing federal immigration litigation experience
- Writing sample (preferably a habeas petition, appellate brief, or federal motion)
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Description
Immigration Litigation
SALARY RANGE $140,000 TO $200,000 PER ANNUM
Musa-Obregon Law P.C. | Queens, NY & White Plains, NY
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.
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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
This position is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in complex constitutional litigation, detention challenges, emergency motions, and high-stakes removal defense at the federal level.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will handle advanced immigration litigation, including but not limited to:
This role involves substantial writing, strategic litigation planning, and court appearances, often on an expedited basis.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience (Highly Valued)
Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
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How t Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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