Bond/ Removal Defense Attorney

About Santos Khoury, LLC

Santos Khoury, LLC is a mission-driven, fully remote immigration law firm that helps immigrant families overcome legal obstacles and build brighter futures. We focus on deportation defense, bond hearings, affirmative and defensive asylum, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). We represent detained and non-detained clients nationwide in immigration courts and before USCIS.

We are a modern, systems-driven firm with a compassionate, culturally competent team committed to advocacy and excellence.

Position: Removal Defense Attorney

We are seeking a full-time immigration attorney to join our removal defense team. You’ll represent immigrants in EOIR proceedings, bond hearings, and defensive applications for relief.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bond hearings, removal proceedings, and related immigration court proceedings with confidence and professionalism
• Develop and implement strategic defense plans tailored to each client’s unique circumstances
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case arguments
• Prepare detailed legal documents, including motions, affidavits, and pleadings with precision and clarity
• Negotiate with government agencies and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
• Maintain comprehensive case files and keep clients informed about case developments and legal options
• Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to provide holistic support for clients facing removal

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing
• Proven experience in immigration law, particularly in bond hearings and removal defense cases
• Strong knowledge of immigration statutes, regulations, and procedures
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, and related tools
• Excellent negotiation skills coupled with the ability to advocate effectively in court settings
• Experience handling cases involving estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, litigation, patent law, landlord-tenant law or other legal specialties is a plus but not required
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive legal documents
• Legal administrative experience including managing case files and client communications

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. state

(Preference for California, New Jersey, or New York – but not required)

• Experience preferred (1–2 years), but strong candidates with clinical immigration law experience during law school are encouraged to apply
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred, but not required
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills
• Tech-savvy, organized, and comfortable working in a fully remote environment

Why Join Us

• 100% remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Salary range: $45,000 – $75,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Performance bonuses, growth opportunities, and regular salary reviews
• Paid holidays, generous PTO, and flexibility around work-life balance
• Supportive team with established systems (Clio, Asana, Zoom)
• Mission-aligned colleagues and leadership with a deep commitment to immigrant rights

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We strongly encourage applications from first-generation attorneys, immigrants, bilingual candidates, attorneys with LL.M. degrees, and those who attended law school outside of the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• List all languages you speak fluently.
• List all jurisdictions in which you are licensed to practice law.

Work Location: Remote

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Experience:

• Immigration law: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote