Lead Removal Defense Attorney

C.R. Wannamaker Law

. Own legal outcomes and quality control for an assigned region within the Removal Defense Department .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in removal defense and immigration law, providing legal oversight and strategic guidance to attorneys while managing complex caseloads. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for effective collaboration and mentorship within a distributed legal team.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar LicenseSubstantial Experience In Removal DefenseDirect EOIR Litigation ExperienceStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Removal DefenseImmigration Court PracticeCase-Strategy GuidanceLegal OversightCompliance ReviewCase ManagementProfessional-Responsibility RequirementsImmigration And Nationality Act (INA)Categorical Approach To InadmissibilityHumanitarian Relief Pathways

Soft Skills

Sound Professional JudgmentAbility To Provide Constructive FeedbackCollaboration Across TeamsMentorshipLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar License

Industry Keywords

EOIR LitigationSIJSVAWAT-VisaU-VisaLegal LeadershipDistributed Leadership StructureCaseload DistributionOperational GapsProfessional-Responsibility Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own legal outcomes and quality control for an assigned region within the Removal Defense Department
Carry a reduced, region-specific caseload to preserve capacity for legal leadership, quality control, and escalation support
Provide day-to-day case-strategy guidance and legal direction to assigned Associate Attorneys
Serve as the regional escalation point for complex legal issues, case-strategy changes, and elevated professional-responsibility risks
Review case files and filings prepared by Associate Attorneys for compliance with firm standards and professional-responsibility requirements
Provide functional legal oversight and direction to assigned attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
Coordinate with regional Paralegals and the Lead Paralegal on caseload distribution, staffing needs, and workflow issues
Escalate operational gaps to the VP for Strategic Initiatives and legal-strategy questions to the Director of Legal Strategy
Monitor case aging, deadlines, and caseload balance across the region
Support onboarding, mentorship, and firm-wide training initiatives
Represent the region in regular leadership meetings
Maintain communication and collaboration across the regional case team
Perform other legal leadership and case-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar license in good standing in a jurisdiction relevant to the assigned region
Substantial experience in removal defense and immigration court practice, including direct EOIR litigation experience
Working knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the categorical approach to inadmissibility and deportability, and related removal-defense doctrine
Demonstrated ability to manage an active caseload while reviewing and directing the work of other attorneys
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide direct, constructive case-strategy feedback and legal guidance
Sound professional judgment and the ability to identify, assess, and appropriately escalate complex or high-risk legal issues
Ability to work effectively within a distributed leadership structure and collaborate across attorney, paralegal, legal assistant, and operational teams
Prior experience in a lead, supervising, or managing attorney role preferred
Experience working across a distributed, multi-time-zone team preferred
Familiarity with SIJS, VAWA, T-visa, U-visa, or other humanitarian relief pathways as they intersect with removal defense preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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