Criminal Defense Attorney / Federal Litigator
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
⚖️ Federal and State Criminal Litigation
- Represent clients in federal and state criminal cases, including pre-indictment, trial, and post-conviction stages.
- Handle cases involving white collar crimes, drug offenses, immigration-related criminal charges, and other federal offenses.
- Draft, file, and argue pre-trial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, and bond hearings.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations to build strong defenses.
🧑⚖️ Court Appearances & Trial Advocacy
- Represent clients in arraignments, status conferences, evidentiary hearings, and jury/non-jury trials in state and federal courts.
- Prepare witnesses and expert testimony, conduct cross-examinations, and deliver oral arguments.
📝 Client Counseling & Strategy
- Meet with clients to explain charges, assess facts, and outline legal strategy.
- Provide clear, empathetic, and proactive communication throughout the life of the case.
- Work with clients facing immigration consequences related to criminal matters in coordination with the immigration team.
📂 Case Management & Documentation
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely case files, pleadings, and court correspondence using case management software.
- Track deadlines, court dates, and discovery schedules.
- Draft sentencing memoranda, plea agreements, and post-conviction filings.
🤝 Collaboration & Ethics
- Work closely with paralegals, investigators, and co-counsel.
- Uphold the highest standards of professional responsibility, client confidentiality, and courtroom ethics.
✅ Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of criminal litigation experience in federal and/or state courts (immigration-related criminal defense is a plus)
- Strong writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage a full caseload independently while working as part of a team
- Spanish or other second language preferred but not required
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Who We Are
Immigrants First, PLLC started in 2007 to defend the rights and dignity of immigrants and to create a pathway to legal status, safety and security. We are experts in what we do and have successfully represented hundreds of immigrants and their families in removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, humanitarian and naturalization cases.
Our team practices immigration law because helping foreign nationals and their families achieve their American dream is the best way for us to fulfill our dream and purpose to be of service in the world and to humanity.
Our Approach
Our approach is to provide a comprehensive presentation of our clients’ cases with detailed statements, research, and legal briefs to immigration adjudicators; often times we win cases based on our written submissions without the need for a full hearing. We are trained and experienced in trauma-based client care and our holistic, client-centered approach creates winning cases and positive transformation in the lives of our clients.
Our Community
Our work goes beyond client representation. We have been on the front lines providing information to thousands of people in our community about immigration law, “Know Your Rights,” and emergency safety planning. We volunteer with immigrant rights nonprofits, teach at universities, and advise local and national government leaders on policy issues, including testifying before Congress. When crisis hits, we are there volunteering our expertise, including at border detention centers to help detainees get released on bond and unite with their families.
Our Mission
Excellence in service to the rights, dignity and security of immigrants is our mission. We understand that the success of our work dramatically impacts every part of our clients’ lives. Whether we are reuniting family members, preventing the deportation of a father, or getting a green card for an international aid worker, we undertake our work as seriously as we would representing our own family members. We are strong and zealous advocates for our clients’ rights under United States immigration law.
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