Job Details
Immigration Attorney
2026-03-10 C.R. Wannamaker Law Baton Rouge,LA?? Join a GREAT PLACE TO WORK Certified Team at C.R. Wannamaker Law
Are you a passionate immigration attorney who thrives in high-impact, fast-paced environments? Do you believe strong advocacy, client trust, and leadership can change lives? We're looking for a driven Associate Attorney – Removal Defense to join our mission-focused team and represent immigrants fighting to remain with their families and communities.
This is a dynamic, client-facing role for an attorney who is courtroom-ready, growth-minded, and motivated to build and manage their own caseload from start to finish
We're Hiring: Associate Attorney – Removal Defense
Location: Baton Rouge
FLSA: Exempt
What You'll Do:
Removal Defense & Court Representation:
Represent clients in immigration court, including Master Calendar and Individual/Merits Hearings, and appear at USCIS interviews with confidence and skill.
Legal Strategy & Case Ownership:
Develop and execute comprehensive legal strategies while owning and managing your full caseload from intake through resolution.
Detention Center Outreach:
Regularly visit local detention centers to meet with detained individuals, assess relief options, and convert consultations into retained cases.
Business Development / Case Sales:
Take responsibility for selling your own cases, building trust with potential clients, and clearly communicating value and legal strategy.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
Supervise and elevate the work of paralegals and legal assistants through training, feedback, and leadership.
Professionalism & Ethics:
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, judgment, and professionalism in all client and court interactions.
Collaboration:
Work closely with a mission-driven legal team committed to excellence, compassion, and results.
What You Bring:
? JD from an accredited university
? Active bar license in any U.S. state
? Experience as a licensed attorney (immigration experience strongly preferred)
? Litigation experience a plus
? Supervisory experience a plus
? Bilingual Spanish preferred
? Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
? Excellent research, organization, and time-management abilities
? Confidence meeting clients in detention settings and converting consultations
? High proficiency in MS Office & Google Workspace
? Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
Why Join C.R. Wannamaker Law?
?? GREAT PLACE TO WORK Certified – people-first culture
?? Mission-Driven Immigration Practice changing lives daily
?? Market-Leading Salary + Performance-Based Bonuses
?? High-Impact Work with Real Client Ownership
?? Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
?? 401(k) with Company Match
?? Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
?? Ongoing Training, Mentorship & Leadership Growth
Ready to Defend, Lead, and Build Your Practice?
If you're an immigration attorney who wants courtroom experience, client ownership, and the opportunity to grow while making a real difference—we want to hear from you.
APPLY NOW and help us protect families, dignity, and futures. ??