Experienced Immigration Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C. – Queens, New York

We are an immigration law firm led by a retired U.S. Immigration Judge, Raisa Cohen, dedicated to helping clients navigate the immigration system with clarity, compassion, and precision. Our cases range from removal defense to humanitarian relief, and we are looking for an experienced immigration attorney who can hit the ground running.

In this role, you’ll work directly alongside Retired Judge Cohen, gaining rare, high-level insight into case strategy, issue-spotting, and decision-maker thinking, while taking meaningful ownership of active matters from day one. If you’re a sharp, court-ready attorney who thrives in a high-accountability environment and wants to level up fast, we’d love to meet you. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.

$90,000 - $150,000 yearly

• Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses
• Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels

EOIR/Removal Defense

• Represent clients before EOIR in the master calendar and individual hearings.
• Develop and execute case strategies for removal defense, including asylum, withholding of removal, CAT claims, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and motions to reopen/terminate.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, and legal memoranda for EOIR, BIA, and federal courts when appropriate.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, ensuring they are confident and well-supported.
• Conduct legal and country conditions research to strengthen litigation strategy.

USCIS Matters

• Represent clients before USCIS in interviews and filings, including adjustment of status, naturalization, waivers, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, T visas), and asylum.
• Prepare and review USCIS applications, petitions, and supporting evidence packets with paralegal support.
• Attend USCIS interviews and advocate for clients before officers.
• Advise clients on USCIS processes, timelines, and strategic paths to relief.

General Responsibilities

• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals in preparing filings, exhibits, and case packets.
• Provide compassionate, clear, and strategic guidance to clients navigating complex immigration challenges.
• Stay up to date on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies that impact both EOIR and USCIS practice.

• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations
• Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in immigration law, with exposure to both EOIR litigation and USCIS practice.
• Strong oral advocacy skills, with confidence in courtroom and interview settings.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian preferred but not required).
• Deep commitment to immigrant rights and passion for fighting for clients under threat of removal.

At Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C., we don’t just practice immigration law; we transform lives. Led by retired Immigration Judge and former DHS prosecutor Raisa Cohen, who was once a refugee herself, our firm brings unmatched knowledge from every side of the immigration system.

We help clients trade fear for freedom through compassionate, strategic advocacy, from complex asylum cases to family petitions. Here, we fight for dignity, hope, and justice for every client.

We’re seeking team members who care deeply about people, not just cases, professionals who want to make a real impact in immigrants’ lives while growing in a mission-driven practice.

Benefits at Cohen Immigration Law Group, P.C.:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.