Open Position:
Civil Litigation Attorney

Location: White Plains, New York

Job Type: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Pay: From $130,000 per year

NOT A REMOTE POSITION, MUST BE IN COMMUTABLE DISTANCE FROM WHITE PLAINS, NY

McBean Law, PLLC is an immigration law firm in White Plains, New York that represents families and businesses nationwide and across the globe. Award-winning immigration lawyers at McBean Law are known for our client-focused and strategic approach to solving tough immigration problems. Driven by results and helping our clients achieve freedom to be their best in the United States, our firm is committed to recruiting top talent who are passionate about changing lives, empathetic and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. We have been featured in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 for our work in Immigration Law.

Job Summary:

Through our federal litigation practice (LIFT), the Civil Litigation Attorney will support both large-scale impact litigation and individual federal cases that directly shape the outcomes of our clients’ lives. On the group litigation side, you will help advance cases that challenge unlawful policies and systemic delays affecting a multitude of immigrants from a number of different countries. You will also work closely on individual federal actions including mandamus complaints, requests for injunctive and declaratory relief, and other challenges to agency delay or wrongful action. This work can directly contribute to compelling government accountability and timely adjudications. This is hands-on litigation work where your attention to detail and ability to manage fast-moving federal filings will have a direct impact on real people seeking solutions to their immigration concerns and stability in the United States.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, experienced with federal court rules, and can pivot quickly when an emergency filing arises.

The Civil Litigation Attorney will perform the following duties:

• Handle all phases of immigration-related litigation, including case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation. Practice areas include Appeals to the Circuit Court, Mandamus Actions, APA (Administrative Procedure Act) Challenges, Habeas Corpus Petitions, and Declaratory Judgment Actions.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and communicate clearly with clients, co-counsel, and stakeholders.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload and meet court deadlines including multi-plaintiff lawsuits in various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate effectively with co-counsels, internal support teams, clients, and plaintiffs to coordinate case preparation, gather documents, ensure overall case organization, and provide case updates to plaintiffs through Zoom meetings.

Qualifications:

• U.S. JD or LLM required
• Must be admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar and eligible/admitted to practice before at least one U.S. Federal District Court or U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
• At least 7 years’ experience in federal civil litigation
• Skilled at navigating the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Court Rules
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Dedication to exceptional client service
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Prior team management experience strongly preferred

Benefits:

Our firm offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance premium reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Charity Matching
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• Attorney Licensure Reimbursement
• Access to AILALink research library
• Attorney Malpractice Insurance
• Attorney Bonus and Partnership Track

The salary range for this role considers many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to the individual’s skills, U.S. experience, qualifications, work location, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws.

A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range is:

From $130,000.00 per year

McBean Law PLLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.