Part time immigration attorney

Part-Time Immigration Attorney (Remote / Flexible)
Burt & Ngo, P.C.

Burt & Ngo, P.C. is seeking a sharp, motivated part-time, independent contractor, attorney to assist with our growing immigration litigation and removal defense practice. We represent individuals in detention, federal habeas proceedings, bond hearings, cancellation cases, asylum matters, and complex removal defense across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys litigation, writing, strategy, and meaningful client impact.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions (bond redeterminations, motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, continuances)
• Prepare cancellation (42A/42B), asylum, and withholding filings
• Draft federal habeas petitions and related district court pleadings
• Prepare declarations and supporting exhibit packets
• Appear at bond hearings and master calendar hearings (usually remote)
• Conduct legal research and write litigation memoranda
• Review NTAs, criminal records, and immigration history for relief analysis
• Communicate with detained clients and family members as needed

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2+ years immigration experience preferred (removal defense strongly preferred)
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Comfortable handling federal court pleadings
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Spanish fluency is a plus but not required

Schedule & Compensation

• 10–25 hours per week (flexible)
• Remote position (court appearances usually remote but may need to travel once or twice a month if available)
• Hourly pay, raises every 6 months, bonuses likely but not guaranteed

Potential to grow into a larger role

About Our Practice

We focus heavily on deportation defense, detention advocacy, bond litigation, cancellation of removal, asylum, and federal habeas work. We handle high-stakes cases involving long-term residents, criminal bars, and urgent detention matters.

Our firm values precision, strategy, strong writing, and compassionate client advocacy.

To Apply please submit:

Resume

Brief statement describing your immigration experience. If no immigration experience then tell us why you would be a good choice.

Let us know your flexibility and availability

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• Make a version tailored for federal litigation focus
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• Create a version designed to attract young hungry litigators
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• Draft compensation structure suggestions

Tell me what tone you want and where you plan to post it.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Work Location: Remote