Senior Federal Litigation Attorney Litigation Supervisor

Pay:$165000.00 - $185000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead a sophisticated federal litigation practice with ownership of the docket filings court calendar and litigation team.
• Handle high-impact federal matters including habeas mandamus APA actions TROs preliminary injunctions and appellate work.
• Step into a true leadership position where you can mentor junior attorneys and shape litigation strategy.
• Work directly on complex matters involving immigration detention removal and federal agency action.
• Join an established legal team offering significant autonomy visibility and responsibility.

Location:Dallas TX. This is a hybrid opportunity following onboarding with a strong preference for attorneys located in the Dallas Fort Worth area who can appear in Texas federal courts and the Fifth Circuit as needed.

Note:Candidates must have 5 years of federal litigation experience an active law license in good standing in any U.S. state and the ability to manage both a litigation docket and legal team. Candidates must also be admitted to a Texas federal district court and/or the Fifth Circuit or already have an admission application filed with admission obtainable within 90 days.

About Us

We provide sophisticated compassionate legal advocacy for individuals and families navigating complex immigration and federal legal matters. Our team values sound judgment ownership strong advocacy and attorneys who are comfortable taking responsibility for important decisions and developing the professionals around them. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Own the federal litigation docket from case strategy through filing hearings appeals and resolution.
• Handle habeas petitions mandamus actions APA claims federal district court complaints TROs preliminary injunctions Fifth Circuit appeals and related stay practice.
• Draft review finalize and electronically file federal court submissions.
• Maintain accurate court deadlines case status ownership and docket reporting.
• Manage attorneys paralegals legal assistants and outside counsel involved in litigation matters.
• Build case records legal theories and requested relief.
• Coordinate with immigration attorneys so federal litigation aligns with underlying USCIS detention or removal matters.
• Appear in Texas federal district courts and the Fifth Circuit as needed.
• Lead hearing and oral argument preparation.
• Train junior attorneys on habeas mandamus and related federal litigation.
• Provide leadership with clear reporting on significant litigation decisions and case developments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of federal litigation experience.
• Active law license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Admission to a Texas federal district court and/or the Fifth Circuit or pending application with admission obtainable within 90 days.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a federal litigation docket.
• Experience supervising attorneys paralegals or litigation support staff.
• Strong federal brief writing filing and deadline management skills.
• Immigration-related habeas mandamus or APA experience strongly preferred.
• Fifth Circuit briefing or oral argument experience preferred.
• Knowledge of removal detention or USCIS matters preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High-level ownership over meaningful federal litigation.
• Hybrid flexibility after onboarding.
• Opportunity to build and lead a litigation team.
• Sophisticated federal court and appellate work.
• Direct impact on clients facing important immigration and federal legal issues.
• Strong opportunity to mentor attorneys and influence the growth of the practice.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Bar license in any state.5 yrs federal litigation exp.

• Salary bands (ONLY IF ATTORNEY ROLE):

• 5 to 7 years directly relevant experience: $165K to $171K

• 8 to 10 years directly relevant experience: $172K to $179K

• 11 years with strong federal litigation and leadership background: $180K to $185K

Submission Email / Name: Arvin - ; CC - and

Quick Recruiter Reference

Dallas hybrid senior attorney leading federal immigrant litigation and managing the litigation team and docket. Must have 5 years federal litigation any active U.S. state bar supervisory ability and Texas federal district court and/or Fifth Circuit admission or pending admission obtainable within 90 days. $165K to $185K.

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• Client job title: Senior Federal Litigation Attorney

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