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We take pride in our inclusive and supportive environment, with a leadership team that invests in mentorship, innovation, and creating a workplace where people love to serve and are supported to thrive. Position Titles / Keywords: Immigration Attorney, Removal Defense Attorney, Deportation Defense Lawyer, EOIR Litigation Attorney, USCIS Interview Attorney, Immigration Court Advocate.

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<h2>Overview</h2>ST Law Office is seeking a passionate, optimistic, and driven Immigration/Removal Defense Attorney to join our mission-aligned legal team based in Florida. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of immigrants facing deportation while being part of a dynamic, high-performance, and culture-first team that values collaboration, excellence, and compassion.At ST Law Office, we believe in building a community where every team member is empowered to lead, grow, and make an impact. We take pride in our inclusive and supportive environment, with a leadership team that invests in mentorship, innovation, and creating a workplace where people love to serve and are supported to thrive. We don’t just represent clients—we champion their futures.Position Titles / Keywords: Immigration Attorney, Removal Defense Attorney, Deportation Defense Lawyer, EOIR Litigation Attorney, USCIS Interview Attorney, Immigration Court AdvocateKey Responsibilities<ul><li>Represent clients in removal (deportation) proceedings before EOIR and in USCIS interviews with urgency.  You must be able to travel short notice if the hearing is not virtual.</li><li>Develop creative and strategic legal defenses tailored to each client’s case.</li><li>Draft and file motions, legal briefs, and supporting documents with precision and timeliness.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research and case analysis to inform advocacy.</li><li>Appear in immigration court for master calendar and individual hearings.</li><li>Build trusting client relationships, communicate complex legal processes clearly, and maintain a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach.</li><li>Collaborate with legal support staff, other attorneys, and intake teams.</li><li>Participate in firmwide huddles, case strategy reviews, and professional development sessions.</li><li>Travel as needed for in-person court appearances throughout Florida and possibly beyond.</li><li>Support ST Law’s reputation for outstanding results and client care by meeting high professional standards and contributing to internal team culture.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state (Florida Bar preferred but not required).</li><li>Must be located in Florida</li><li>Must be admitted in at least 1 Federal District</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in immigration law, specifically in removal defense or deportation litigation (Preferred but litigation experience a must)</li><li>In-depth understanding of EOIR procedures, USCIS processes, and relevant case law.</li><li>Strong oral advocacy, legal writing, and case management skills.</li><li>Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Commitment to social justice, client advocacy, and community impact.</li><li>Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits<ul><li>Base Salary: Starting from $140,000 annually</li><li>Incentives: Monthly and quarterly performance-based bonuses</li><li>Travel Expense Reimbursement</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits Package including:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>Generous paid time off and holidays</li><li>Professional development and mentorship support</li></ul></li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Full-Time | 8 to 10-Hour Shift (weekend availability to monitor urgent & immediate cases)</li><li>Hybrid (court travel required ~75% of time)</li></ul>References and work product assessment will be part of the interview process.

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GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

<h2 id="job_description">Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives </h2>SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below). DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOWIMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities. Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: <ul><li>Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717per year</li><li>Locality Pay: Varies by duty location. </li><li>Overtime Pay: Up to 25%</li></ul>Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level. All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings. *Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ. *Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years. Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: <ul><li>Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa</li><li>Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island</li><li>Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde</li><li>El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta</li><li>El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico</li><li>Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina</li><li>Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass</li><li>Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren</li><li>Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata</li><li>Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen</li><li>San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente</li><li>Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville</li><li>Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford</li><li>Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox</li><li>Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton</li></ul>Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: <ul><li>Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations. </li><li>Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations. </li><li>Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband. </li><li>Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks. </li><li>Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.</li></ul>Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: <ul><li>Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence. </li><li>Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws. </li><li>Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system. </li></ul>If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level. GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:<ul><li>Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. </li><li>Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. </li><li>Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment. </li></ul>The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants. There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities. Other Requirements: Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy. How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions. You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp" rel="nofollow">careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp</a>.NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

CBP is a premier law enforcement agency that safeguards America’s borders. Every day, CBP protects the public from dangerous people and materials attempting to cross the border, while enhancing the Nation’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel at ports of entry. On a typical day, CBP makes 900+ apprehensions and seizes 9,000+ pounds of illegal drugs.

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