Senior Federal Litigation Attorney / Litigation Supervisor

Pay: $165,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead a sophisticated federal litigation practice with ownership of the docket, filings, court calendar, and litigation team. Handle high-impact federal matters including habeas, mandamus, APA actions, TROs, preliminary injunctions, and appellate work. Step into a true leadership position where you can mentor junior attorneys and shape litigation strategy. Work directly on complex matters involving immigration, detention, removal, and federal agency action. Join an established legal team offering significant autonomy, visibility, and responsibility. Location: Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid opportunity following onboarding, with a strong preference for attorneys located in the Dallas Fort Worth area who can appear in Texas federal courts and the Fifth Circuit as needed. Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of federal litigation experience, an active law license in good standing in any U.S. state, and the ability to manage both a litigation docket and legal team. Candidates must also be admitted to a Texas federal district court and/or the Fifth Circuit, or already have an admission application filed with admission obtainable within 90 days. About Us We provide sophisticated, compassionate legal advocacy for individuals and families navigating complex immigration and federal legal matters. Our team values sound judgment, ownership, strong advocacy, and attorneys who are comfortable taking responsibility for important decisions and developing the professionals around them. Confidential Employer. Job Description Own the federal litigation docket from case strategy through filing, hearings, appeals, and resolution. Handle habeas petitions, mandamus actions, APA claims, federal district court complaints, TROs, preliminary injunctions, Fifth Circuit appeals, and related stay practice. Draft, review, finalize, and electronically file federal court submissions. Maintain accurate court deadlines, case status, ownership, and docket reporting. Manage attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and outside counsel involved in litigation matters. Build case records, legal theories, and requested relief. Coordinate with immigration attorneys so federal litigation aligns with underlying USCIS, detention, or removal matters. Appear in Texas federal district courts and the Fifth Circuit as needed. Lead hearing and oral argument preparation. Train junior attorneys on habeas, mandamus, and related federal litigation. Provide leadership with clear reporting on significant litigation decisions and case developments. Qualifications 5+ years of federal litigation experience. Active law license in good standing in any U.S. state. Admission to a Texas federal district court and/or the Fifth Circuit, or pending application with admission obtainable within 90 days. Demonstrated ability to independently manage a federal litigation docket. Experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, or litigation support staff. Strong federal brief writing, filing, and deadline management skills. Immigration-related habeas, mandamus, or APA experience strongly preferred. Fifth Circuit briefing or oral argument experience preferred. Knowledge of removal, detention, or USCIS mattersspreferred. Why You Will Love Working Here High-level ownership over meaningful federal litigation. Hybrid flexibility after onboarding. Opportunity to build and lead a litigation team. Sophisticated federal court and appellate work. Direct impact on clients facing important immigration and federal legal issues. Strong opportunity to mentor attorneys and influence the growth of the practice. JPC-2277 Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr