Immigration Attorney

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