Immigration Attorney

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Required (All Applicants):

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.