Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Saenz-Garcia Law, PLLC is a dedicated legal practice specializing in U.S. immigration law. We are committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and client-centered legal services to individuals facing complex immigration challenges. Our team is passionate about advocacy, justice, and protecting our clients' rights at every stage of the process.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Immigration Attorney to join our growing legal team on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for attorneys with experience in affirmative (USCIS) and/or defensive (EOIR) immigration matters who are looking to grow within a collaborative, litigation-focused environment.
Key Responsabilities Core Responsibilities (All Levels) - Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
- Manage a caseload of immigration cases, ranging from routine to highly complex.
- Develop and execute legal strategies tailored to each client's immigration situation.
- Prepare and file petitions, applications, motions, briefs, and supporting evidence.
- Appear at court and agency proceedings, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, bond hearings, and USCIS interviews.
- Draft legal arguments, affidavits, motions, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on changes in immigration law and procedure.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure legal quality and compliance.
Additional Responsibilities for More Experienced Attorneys - Lead complex removal defense cases, including matters involving criminal bars, fraud issues, and complex eligibility challenges.
- Handle advanced litigation and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
- Act as lead counsel and final decision-maker in high-stakes court and agency appearances.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to Associate Attorneys and Paralegals.
- Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on litigation strategy, best practices, and legal quality standards.
Requirements
Requirements Required (All Applicants) - Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience handling U.S. immigration matters before USCIS and/or EOIR.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and caseloads in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to ethical standards and client-centered representation.
Preferred for Senior-Level Candidates - Significant experience in removal/deportation defense and EOIR litigation.
- Experience with BIA appeals and complex waivers (I-601 / I-212).
- Experience handling detained removal proceedings.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor attorneys and support staff.
- Spanish fluency (preferred, not required).
We Offer - Medical (Firm covers 100% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with 4% match
- Group Life Insurance
- Vol Life Insurance up to 500K
- Vol STD
- Group LTD
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Telemedicine (for all employees and dependents)
- Mental Heath assistance (all employees and dependents)
- 3 weeks accrued PTO
- $75 monthly health/wellness reimbursement (for gym, chiropractor, massage therapy, etc. up to employee)
- Assistance/reimbursement of CLE/Bar dues and fees
Salary Description
$85k - $130k, per year, based on experience.
Job Tags
Full time, Remote work