Senior Associate Attorney

Location: West New York, New Jersey

Position Type: Full-Time / On-site

Experience Level: Senior Associate (4–7 years of immigration law experience preferred)

Licensure: Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required

About the Company

Dumé Law Group is a fast-growing immigration law firm with a proven track record of delivering strong results for our clients. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals and families we serve. Based in West New York, NJ, our firm is built on a foundation of advocacy, professionalism, and results. We foster a collaborative, high-performance environment with strong opportunities for growth and advancement.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role focused on removal defense and complex immigration matters, including asylum, waivers, and federal litigation support. Attorneys are directly involved in drafting, case strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload focused on removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), cancellation of removal, and waivers
• Represent respondents before the Immigration Court (EOIR), including appearances at master calendar and individual (merits) hearings
• Prepare cases for merits hearings, including case strategy, evidentiary development, and direct and cross-examinations
• Represent clients in custody proceedings, including bond hearings before the Immigration Court
• Prepare and file bond motions and other custody-related filings before EOIR and DHS
• Draft and file motions, including motions to reopen, reconsider, change venue, and terminate proceedings
• Prepare detailed pre-hearing statements, legal briefs, and memoranda in support of applications for relief, including responses to pretermission motions
• Conduct legal research on complex immigration issues, including evolving case law and regulatory developments
• Prepare and draft substantive filings, including asylum applications (Form I-589), waivers (Forms I-601A, I-601, and I-212), and supporting legal briefs
• Handle affirmative and humanitarian applications, including VAWA, U visas, and T visas, with direct involvement in case preparation and documentation
• Compile and organize evidentiary submissions, including country conditions reports, expert declarations, and corroborating affidavits
• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony, including direct examination and cross-examination strategy
• Appear before DHS/ICE for OSUP/ORR and CART check-ins as needed
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and complex legal arguments
• Coordinate with paralegals to ensure timely and accurate filings with EOIR and USCIS
• Monitor court deadlines and maintain compliance with EOIR filing requirements and procedural rules
• Assist with appellate matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), including drafting notices of appeal and supporting briefs
• Assist with federal court matters, including habeas corpus petitions and related filings

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required
• Fluency in Spanish and English required
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines
• 4–7 years of immigration law experience preferred, particularly in removal defense, waivers, asylum, and related litigation
• Experience appearing before the Immigration Court and handling merits hearings preferred
• Ability to commute to West New York, NJ required
• This is a full-time, in-person position

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range : $130,000 – $145,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding firm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dumé Law Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.